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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.As an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients and their families in the outpatient setting with an emphasis on administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and blood products. The RN is also responsible to manage those patients who require acute care prior to transfer to higher level of care.

Essential Duties

+ Follows policies and procedures; demonstrates ability to access online manuals.

+ Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the Nursing Process.

+ ASSESSMENT • Appropriately completes Nursing Assessment upon patient admission and with change of condition.

+ DIAGNOSIS • Interprets assessment information and formulates Nursing Diagnoses.

+ PLAN • Develops Plans of Care with individualized interventions. • Documents expected/projected patient outcomes. • Reviews/Revises/Updates Plans of Care daily based on evaluation and interpretation of patient outcomes.

+ INTERVENTION • 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.

+ DOCUMENTATION Documentation is complete and correct on all flow sheets and chart forms: • Admission Assessment • Pain scale assessment and reassessment before and after intervention • Daily flow sheet Educational flow sheet • Care Plan • Risk Assessment & Reassessment upon Fall MAR • Equipment & Supplies EDUCATION • Provides patient/family education as needed • Room/unit orientation • Plan of Care Identifies knowledge deficits related to diagnoses and care EQUIPMENT Utilizes patient care equipment appropriately and safely according to manufacture guidelines • IV pump COMMUNCATION Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including patient and family: • Physician Rounds • Patient/family interactions • Hand-Off reports • Facility E-mail • Student/New employee/Contract employee

+ ORGANIZATION • Manages time effectively. Able to organize and prioritize responsibilities. • Takes meal breaks without incurring overtime. • Completes shift on time.

+ OBSERVES REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: National Patient Safety Goals • Patient identifiers • Unapproved abbreviations • Universal Protocol (Procedural Time Out) • Hand-Off Medication Reconciliation • Clinical Alarms • Other Hazardous waste management • Biohazard • Medication • Sharps HIPAA OSHA requirements (i.e. no food or drink in clinical areas) JCAHO – continuous survey readiness • Critical Values • Write Down • Read Back • Follow up Telephone order • Appropriate • Documented • Signed, Timed and Dated • Stamped • Entered into unit log • Maintains safe practice in the work environment • Correct body mechanics • Electrical safety • Infection Control Procedures • Hand Washing

+ QUALITY MEASURES Accurately identifies patient that fit Core Measure criteria Completes Core Measure Documentation Identifies and participates in data collection and process improvements related to Nurse Sensitive Quality Indicators

+ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities • Relief Charge Nurse • Nursing committees/councils • Unit Based Projects • Research Published peer review article

+ BONUS POINTS • Preceptor (5) • Professional Certification (5) • More than 8 Non-mandatory CEH (3) • USCUH Nurse Week Recognition (5) • Monthly Hospital or Unit Spirit Award Winner (1) • Public nursing recognition (3)

+ 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 Experience in a related healthcare setting.

+ 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.

+ Req Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.

+ Req Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Pref Oncology focus is strongly preferred

+ Pref Infusion Units: ICU experience.

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 ONS Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Required within six months.

The hourly rate range for this position is $44.00 - $95.00. 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.