RN Clinical Recovery Room (PACU) Full Time 12 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Union)

As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients. The Registered Nurse is accountable for the coordination of patient care and education to the patient and family in accordance with the standards policies and practices in a compassionate supportive and therapeutic environment.

He / she works under the supervision of the RN Clinical Coordinator and / or Clinical Director of Perioperative Services.

• Consistently transfers scientific knowledge in applying the nursing process.
• Formulates care plan for direct and indirect care.
• Performs skills essential to nursing action to be taken.
• Explains health treatment and teaches client and family.
• Delegates tasks to others based on scope of practice preparation and capability.
• Evaluates effectiveness of care and modifies plan observes modifications and interprets information.
• Acts as patient advocate by initiating action to advanced plan of care.
• Initiates and supports change decisions.
• Participates in the development of professional practice i.e. nursing committees research policy development / review unit based improvement projects (internal and external).
• Demonstrates knowledge about current policies and shares awareness about new trends / technology.
• Provides appropriate age-specific care to patients.
• Utilizes the six core steps (data collection data assessment and nursing diagnosis plans implements evaluates and patient teaching) to manage the patients condition.
• Collaborates with surgeon co-workers and other ancillary staff while providing direct care to the PACU patient. Utilizes policies and procedures to support the RNs scope of practice.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining performance improvement and quality control activities to support the department as well as the in providing orientation training and continuing education for the staff.
• Adheres to governing regulations such as hospital policies Title 22 and JCAHO.
• Competent in utilizing Cerner Millenium to place physician orders.
• Is a team player and possesses a positive attitude.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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The hourly rate range for this position is $44.00 - $95.00. When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education / training key skills internal peer equity federal state and local laws contractual stipulations grant funding as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 44 - 95