• 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.
• 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.

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The organizational requirements apply to all employees across all positions at USC Arcadia Hospital

Annual Requirements: Completed all mandatory Annual and Job requirements on time.

Customer Service: Handles customer questions and complaints, communicates with customers, handles service problems politely and efficiently, always available for customers, follows procedure to solve customer problems, understands company products and services, maintains pleasant and professional image.

Dependability: Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, and meets attendance/punctuality requirements. Complies with established hospital policy for absenteeism and tardiness.

Cost Conscious: Demonstrates a cost-conscious attitude to use of time and supplies. This includes properly clocking in and out of the Time and Attendance system.

Accountability: Take full ownership of actions and outcomes.

Licenses and Certification: Maintained all relevant legal and Hospital requirements in licensure, certification, etc.

Culture of Safety: Adheres to patient safety and general safety requirements. The employee participates in maintaining a culture of safety as outlined in the Patient Safety, Safety and Risk Management Plans within the individual’s job duties and area of service.

Quality of Work: Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines; does work right the first time; corrects own errors; regularly produces accurate, thorough, professional work. Identifies and willingly shares constructive ideas and suggestions to improve work quality.

Job Knowledge/Technical Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, equipment, procedures and materials. Applies knowledge to identify issues and internal problems; works to develop additional technical knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish job duties.

Productivity & Timeliness: Produces an appropriate quantity of work; does not get bogged down in unnecessary detail; able to manage multiple tasks/projects; accomplishes job objectives by completing assignments and projects on-time or within reasonable deadlines for work completion.

Initiative: Plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions; makes constructive suggestions; prepares for problems or opportunities in advance; undertakes additional responsibilities; responds to situations as they arise with minimal supervision; creates novel solutions to problems.

Dependability: Completes project, meets deadlines, and follows through on assignments in a timely manner.  Can be counted on to give advance notice or provide alternatives to appropriate parties (supervisors, clients, customers, etc.) if unavoidable delays occur.

Accountability: Takes ownership of actions and accepts personal responsibility for quality/service/performance issues and takes the appropriate action to resolve the issues

Judgment: Makes sound decisions; bases decisions on fact rather than emotion; ability to assess situations or circumstances sensibly and to draw sound conclusions; recognizes and promptly advises supervisor of work-related problems.

Professionalism: Conducts him/herself in a manner that reflects favorably on the organization.  Adheres to professional standards established for his/her profession.  Understands organizational protocol and follows appropriately.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Minimum (Required)

Associate degree in nursing

Preferred (Not required)

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Work Experience

Minimum (Required)

Possess basic computer skills, required

Preferred (Not required)

• A registered nurse with current RN experience in the specific service or department is preferred.
• Current RN experience in assigned area of Nursing, preferred.
• One-year acute care experience, preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Minimum (Required)

• A current RN licensure in the State of California is required.
• ACLS certification required when appropriate.
• BLS certification required

Preferred (Not required)

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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. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization. Applies good interpersonal and communication process utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.