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 Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process (assess, plan, implement and evaluate) to provide safe, quality care to the GI patients. He/she works collaboratively with the nursing staff, medical staff and all members of the health care team.

He/she demonstrates professionalism through supervision of the RN Manager/Director.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Req Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Req 1 year Prior GI LAB experience or one year in a high acuity Intensive Care setting immediately prior to application
• 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 Moderate Sedation administration experience 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

About the Hospital

At Keck Medicine of USC, diversity means recognizing the richness of our differences and celebrating them together.

Our nurses enjoy a wide array of competitive benefits, including free tuition at USC for both employees and their families.

We provide exceptional healthcare, retirement benefits and quality of life programs designed to help you make the most of your experience at Keck Medicine of USC; and discounts on a wide variety of services, including public transportation passes, campus fitness center memberships and event tickets.