RN Clinical (OR) - OP Surgery Center HC4 - Full Time 8 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Keck Medicine of USC • Full-time • Los Angeles, California, United States • $52.24 - $85.69 / hour • 5d ago

As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to a specific population of patients. The perioperative registered nurse uses the nursing process, designs, coordinates, and delivers care to meet the identified needs of all patients during perioperative phase. Perioperative nurses possess and apply knowledge of procedure and patient's intraoperative experience throughout the patient care continuum. Perioperative nurse assesses, diagnoses, plans, intervenes and evaluates the outcome of interventions based on criteria that criteria that support a standard of care. Perioperative nurse addresses the impact of the surgical experience on the patient's physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual responses. Perioperative nursing role and activities performed during the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases of the patient's surgical intervention. Perioperative nursing includes, but is not limited to: Peer education and patient/family teaching; support and reassurance; advocacy; control of environment; efficient provision of resources; maintenance of asepsis; monitoring physiological and psychological status; management aggregate patient needs; supervision of ancillary personnel; preoperative exploration, validation of current and future practices; integration and coordination of care across settings and among disciplines, collaboration and consultation.

Essential Duties:

Adherence to Universal Patient Safety Goals in all areas of practice.
Adheres to safety standards of labeling medication on and off the sterile field.
Consistently transfers scientific knowledge in applying the nursing process. Formulated care plan Direct/indirect care.
Performs skills essential to nursing action to be taken.
Delegates tasks to others based on scope of practice, preparation, capability.
Evaluates effectiveness of care and modifies plan by observation and interpretation of information.
Acts as advocate by initiating action to advance plan of care and initiates and supports change decisions.
Ensures electrical/laser/ radiology safety.
Ensures intraoperative MRI safety.
Correct site surgery / surgical time out standards (Universal Protocol) are followed.
Performs autoclave/Steris operation correctly with appropriate documentation.
Communicates information to all staff using SBAR in hand off communication in all areas and regarding patient care and patient flow.
Accurately documents patient charges, implant records, pathology specimens, and preoperative record in a timely manner.
Accurately utilizes Cerner system in documentation, updates preference cards as needed.
Adheres to policy for instruments/sponges/sharps count.
Practices according to USCUH collaboration principles and demonstrates respectful teamwork and delegation.
Follows policies, Title 22 and JCAHO Standards.
Participates in development of professional practice, i.e., Nursing committees, research, policy development/review, unit based improvement projects
Demonstrates knowledge about current policies and shares awareness about new trends/technology.
Demonstrates current knowledge of surgical anatomy and surgical procedures and applies that knowledge in preparing equipment, supplies and instrumentation for assigned procedures.
Maintains specialty carts on a continuous basis. Supplies are maintained at par level, organized, cleaned, outdated. Assigned staff is a resource to others for the specialty cart.
Surgical suites are organized and prepared daily (OR, run room, hallway, carts)
Facilitates the smooth flow of the surgical intervention (i.e., prepares for the procedure with updated preference cards, knowledge of instruments and Equipment)
Participates in hospital and departmental wide PI activities
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Req Bachelor's degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN) *Grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019
Req 1 year operating room nurse in an acute care setting immediately prior to application
Req 2 years Recent Outpatient Surgery Experience
Req Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection, and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

Pref Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association

Required Licenses/Certifications:

Req Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing) Valid California Registered Nursing license
Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

The hourly rate range for this position is $52.24 - $85.69. 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 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.

USC is a smoke-free environment

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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 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.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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