RN Clinical - OHNS Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients.

As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients in the outpatient setting. Escorts patients to exam rooms, obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, monitors patient flow, assists physicians with minor clinical procedures, prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information, administers medication as directed by physician. Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed. Performs various administrative duties, including answering phone patient calls, returning phone calls, receiving and sorting in-coming faxes, obtaining prior authorizations. Ensures patient's right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained. Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations. Ensures compliance with infection control policies. Performs allergy testing and spirometry tests. Other duties as assigned

Essential Duties:

• Follows policies and procedures: demonstrates ability to access online manuals and references
• Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the nursing process
• ASSESSMENT Appropriately completes nursing assessment and screening upon patient arrival at each appointment
• DIAGNOSIS Interprets assessment information and formulates nursing diagnosis
• PLAN Maintains problem list, medication list and allergies list
• INTERVENTION Administers medications as ordered and completes re-assessments as indicated Completes patient care procedures correctly per policy Delegates tasks based on others’ scope of practice and competency Acts as patient advocate
• DOCUMENTATION Documentation is complete and correct on all encounters Ensures medication list is current and complete
• EDUCATION Provides patient and family education as needed based on diagnosis or treatment plan
• COMMUNICATION Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including the patient and family by: Appropriate patient/family interactions Effectively triages phone calls Utilizing e-mail system
• ORGANIZATION Manages time effectively. Able to organize and prioritize responsibilities Takes meal breaks without incurring overtime
• OBSERVES REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: National Patient Safety Goals Uses two patient identifiers Does not use unapproved abbreviations Uses procedural time out Uses appropriate communication between providers Completes medication reconciliation Maintains audible alarms
• Hazardous waste management Biohazard Medication Sharps HIPPA OSHA requirements (ie. No food or drink in clinical areas) JCAHO (continuous survey readiness Critical values are written, read back and shared with appropriate provider Dictated orders are written down, read back for validation, signed, timed and dated Maintains a safe work environment for self and others
• QUALITY MEASURES Identifies and participates in data collection and process improvements
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities Educational workshops Assist in the development or updating of patient education materials
• Accepts and completes additional duties as assigned
• Bonus Points Professional certification Other:
• 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
• Master's Degree in Nursing may be in lieu-of Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

• Req 1 year Acute care experience as a Registered Nurse.

• 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 Master’s degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (MSN), or in progress, strongly preferred.
• Pref Pediatric experience strongly preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
• 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)
• Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association

The hourly rate range for this position is $53.00 - $87.45. 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.

                                                  

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