Staff RN - Stepdown Unit - Full Time 12 Hours Nights (7:00PM to 7:30AM) (Union, Non-Exempt)

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIESAccountable 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.IV competency in IV therapy.Must demonstrate competency in medication administration and knowledge prior to administering medications.Responsible for the planning, directing, implementation, and evaluation of each patient. The implementation of nursing care may be delegated by the RN responsible for the patient to other licensed nursing staff, or may be assigned to unlicensed staff, subject to any limitations to their licensure, certification, level of competency, and/or regulation. The RN will direct care provided by the LVN, CNA, nursing student, and/or logistics technician.Responsible for understanding and participating 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.JOB QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Education: Associate’s Degree Nursing Graduate of nursing programMinimum Experience: 1 year Acute care experience Preferred Current RN experience in assigned area of Nursing A registered nurse with current RN experience in the specific service or department.Minimum Skills: Possess basic computer skills, requiredRequired Certifications: Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationPreferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree Nursing BSNPay TransparencyThe 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 (but not limited to) 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.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 provided are for acutely ill patients with medical/surgical diagnoses or maternal child health, which are the primary reasons for admission. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs nursing care for patients with complex, multisystem needs. Demonstr...

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