Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - Interventional Radiology - $44-95 per hour

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN Interventional Radiology for a per diem / prn nursing job in Los Angeles, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Interventional Radiology Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: Ongoing Up to 36.00 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, rotating Employment Type: Per Diem 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. He/she works under the supervision of the RN Clinical Coordinator and/or Clinical Director of Perioperative Services Essential Duties: The RN manages the physiological and behavioral functioning combined with psychological and social support as related to the recovery process. The priority of the professional activity is toward the improvement and/or maintenance of this state. The RN classifies the patient’s condition based on physiological, psychological, and social risk morbidity and mortality to predict the amount of work required based on the application of the steps of the professional process. The professional process is composed of six core steps (data collection, data assessment and nursing diagnosis, plan, implementation, evaluation, and patient teaching) used to manage the patient condition for the purpose of the treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems, with the characteristics of altered functional ability and altered lifestyle, reducing risk of morbidity and mortality, and increasing the opportunity for recovery. The RN demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. The professional RN practices according to USCUH collaboration principles and demonstrates respectful teamwork and delegation. Participates in ongoing Departmental Process Improvement projects. Supports continuous and ongoing customer satisfaction through the hospital wide service excellence standards. Collaborates with the Clinical Coordinator for Special Procedures / Radiology flow issues. Collaborates with the Clinical Coordinator for inventory control. Completes initial and annual skills validations. Functions as a patient advocate. Assesses a patient’s knowledge base/understanding of their diagnostic and/or interventional procedure. Plans, with the patient, the course of their testing/treatment in coordination with physician. Assists with the performance of cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures in the Special Procedures Lab. Provides for continuous evaluation of patient care through the nursing process and patient satisfaction evaluation form. Educates patient/patient’s family about procedure and treatment according to each patient’s individual needs and documents results. Documents accurately, on chart, procedures performed and patient’s tolerance. Provides for own professional growth regarding trends in clinical nursing, equipment and procedures through formal and informal continuing education. Supports continuous and ongoing customer satisfaction through the hospital wide service excellence standards. Collaborates with the Clinical Coordinator procedure room flow issues. Collaborates with the Clinical Coordinator for inventory control. Completes initial and annual skills validations. Functions as a patient advocate. Assesses a patient’s knowledge base/understanding of their diagnostic and/or interventional procedure. Plans, with the patient, the course of their testing/treatment in coordination with physician. Assists with the performance of diagnostic, interventional procedures in the Interventional Radiology Department Provides for continuous evaluation of patient care through the nursing process and patient satisfaction evaluation form. Educates patient/patient’s family about procedure and treatment according to each patient’s individual needs and documents results. Documents accurately, on chart, procedures performed and patient’s tolerance. Provides for own professional growth regarding trends in clinical nursing, equipment and procedures through formal and informal continuing education. Orients and instructs other unit personnel. Demonstrates ability to positively influence other’s behavior by serving as a role model. Performs other relate duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Req Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN) Grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019 Req 2 years Minimum two years critical care experience immediately prior to application required. Pref 1 year One year in a special procedures lab setting immediately prior to application with experience in interventional neuro-radiology and interventional vascular procedures preferred. 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 Critical Care Nursing Certificate - CCRN (AACN) CCRN or CPAN 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 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. USC is an equal opportunity 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 policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC 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 and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at , or by email at . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. Notice of Non-discrimination Employment Equity Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security Report USC is a smoke-free environment Digital Accessibility If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: USC Keck Job ID REQ20161156. Posted job title: RN - Interventional Radiology - Per Diem 12 Hour Rotating Shifts (Non-Exempt) (Union) About Keck Medicine of USC Keck Medicine of USC combines academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to provide highly specialized care for some of the most acute patients in the country. We provide care at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital and 100 clinics in Los Angeles and surrounding counties.

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Posted Date: 4/17/2025