Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY  


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.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES  

* 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.

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)  

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities (SKA’s)  


At USC Arcadia Hospital every team member of our 348-bed hospital strives to provide an exceptional patient experience while exemplifying our shared values of iRAISE - Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety and Excellence. We achieve this through compassionate care, creating lifelong relationships by changing the way health and healthcare are delivered in our community.  

  

At USC Arcadia Hospital, you’ll enjoy an excellent compensation and benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Savings Plan with match, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Free On-Site Parking, Child Care, Employee Referral Bonus Program, etc.), including professional development programs, and much more.  

  

Living and Working in the San Gabriel Valley:  

  

The City of Arcadia is located in the beautiful San Gabriel Valley, which is one of the best places to live and work in California and is just 15 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. The region offers a multitude of diverse entertainment, shopping and exceptional restaurant options. The San Gabriel Valley is less than an hour away from sunny Southern California beaches, and less than two hours away from local mountain resorts like Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead.  

  

Locally, Arcadia is a wonderful, thriving community featuring the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens as well as the Santa Anita Park racetrack, and is located next to the City of Pasadena, which hosts the New Year’s Day Rose Parade and Rose Bowl game annually. The region boasts excellent public and private schools and universities close by, including Cal Tech, USC, UCLA, Cal State Northridge, Cal Poly Pomona, Azusa Pacific University and the Claremont Colleges. Arcadia was recently named “Best Place to Raise Your Kids” by Bloomberg Businessweek magazine and is the perfect place to call home.  

  

Equal Employment Opportunity:  

  

*USC Arcadia Hospital 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 Arcadia Hospital’s policy. USC Arcadia Hospital 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 safety.*  

  

*Pay Transparency*  

  

*The hourly rate range for this position is $48.41 - $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.*