Serves as a valued member of the Internal Medicine management team as the RN Coordinator on the floor to provide guidance to other RNs, LVNs, MAs and other clinical staff. Performs complex and varied administrative and clinical assignments. Serves as a personal contact for physicians, staff, patients and outside departments in order to address problems, issues or concerns that require attention. Assists in management of clinical unit operations. Serves as the primary competency validator/educator for the clinical staff. Able to provide telephone triage for same day appointments, and oversees a team of triage nurses. In addition, 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, when required. Ensures patient’s right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained. Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations. Ensures compliance with infection control policies. Complex, independent problem solving when overseeing a team of clinical floor staff and patient care coordinators with overlap at multiple practice sites. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Eligibility, as defined by the California Board of Nursing, to have and maintain an RN license. Baccalaureate degree in Nursing.
• Minimum Experience/Knowledge: Five years’ experience in outpatient/inpatient clinical practice. Experience supervising clinicians. Critical care experience preferred.
• Required License/Certification: Valid California Registered Nursing license. Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider card from the American Heart Association.

About the Hospital

The Nurses of Keck Medicine of USC enjoy a wide array of benefits, including generous tuition programs at USC for our employees and their families! We offer exceptional healthcare, retirement and quality of life programs designed to help you make the most of your USC experience. Our Nurses also receive discounts on a wide variety of services, including public transpiration passes, campus fitness center memberships and event tickets.

Sign-On Bonus for Full Time: $7,500
Sign-On Bonus for Part Time: $3,750
Relocation Assistance Available