Staff RN - Emergency Department - Full Tiem 12 Hours Nights (7:00PM to 7:30AM) (Union, Non-Exempt)

Job Summary

A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care to patients. Services are for acutely ill patients with medical/surgical diagnoses or maternal child health. Functions as a member of interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs nursing care for patients with complex, multisystem needs. Demonstrates investment in the unit and organization. Applies good interpersonal and communication skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Accountable to the unit Manager and/or the Director of the department.
• Adherence to identified nursing standards of practice.
• Annually demonstrates competence in critical behaviors for assigned area.
• Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
• Demonstrates IV competency in IV therapy.
• Demonstrates competency in medication administration and knowledge prior to administering medications.
• Responsible for the planning, directing, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for each patient, with delegation to other licensed or unlicensed staff as appropriate.
• Participates in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
• Demonstrates the IRAISE values in all professional and patient care interactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager / Director / Clinical Lead RN.

Education

• Associate degree in nursing (Minimum)
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (Preferred)

Work Experience

• Registered nurse with current RN experience in the specific service or department (Preferred)
• Current RN experience in assigned area of Nursing (Preferred)
• One-year acute care experience (Preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

• Current RN licensure in the State of California (Required)
• ACLS certification required when appropriate (Required)
• BLS certification required (Required)

Compensation

The hourly rate range for this position is $49.86 - $76.69. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s 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.