University of Southern California - Los Angeles, CA
posted 4 days ago
Full-time
Los Angeles, CA
Educational Services
About the position
As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients. The Registered Nurse is accountable for the coordination of patient care and education to the patient and family in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment. The RN is responsible for managing patients who require acute care either prior to or instead of admitting the patient, with an emphasis on administering chemotherapy, biotherapy, and blood products in the outpatient setting.
Responsibilities
- Follows policies and procedures; demonstrates ability to access online manuals.
- Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the Nursing Process.
- Completes Nursing Assessment upon patient admission, at each shift and with change of condition.
- Interprets assessment information and formulates Nursing Diagnoses.
- Develops Plans of Care with individualized interventions and documents expected/projected patient outcomes.
- Administers medication and IV therapy appropriately at prescribed intervals.
- Completes patient care procedures correctly per policy at prescribed intervals.
- Delegates tasks based on others' scope of practice and competency.
- Acts as patient advocate and manages restraint use per policy.
- Ensures complete MD order per policy and patient monitoring per policy.
- Documents complete and correct on all flow sheets and chart forms.
- Provides patient/family education as needed.
- Collaborates with Case Manager and/or physician regarding discharge planning.
- Utilizes patient care equipment appropriately and safely according to manufacturer guidelines.
- Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including patient and family.
- Manages time effectively and organizes responsibilities.
- Observes regulatory agency requirements.
- Demonstrates the ability to manage patients with various medical conditions.
- Engages patients in therapeutic interactions and maintains therapeutic milieu.
- Demonstrates de-escalation techniques to prevent the need for behavioral restraint/seclusion.
- Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
- One year experience in an outpatient infusion setting required.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
- Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions.
- Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.
- Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
Nice-to-haves
- Oncology focus is strongly preferred.
- Specialty certification in oncology is preferred.
Benefits
- Hourly rate range of $44.00 - $95.00.
- Equal opportunity employer.
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
