Registered Nurse

Job Description

JOB INFORMATION

Job Code:

187611

Job Title:

Registered Nurse

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Supervisory:

May oversee student, temporary and/or casual workers.

Job Family:

Nursing

Job Family Group:

Nursing Services

Management Level:

8 Individual Contributor

Effective Date:

6/1/2025

JOB SUMMARY

Provides nursing care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and established standards of nursing care and practice in an Ambulatory or Acute care setting. Promotes restoration of health and achievement of patient health goals through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the delivery of patient care.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

X

Associate's degree

X

Related undergraduate study

Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

X

1 year

X

2 years

Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience

X

Clinical experience in a hospital, college health center, or in ambulatory care.

X

California Board of Registered Nursing issued nursing license (RN).

Assesses health care needs of patients. Plans, implements and evaluates care designed to meet patient health care needs.

Administers medication and parenteral fluids, obtains specimens, using established techniques. Follows appropriate procedures to maintain control over medications. Utilizes equipment and technology to implement nursing interventions and/or treatments according to departmental policies and procedures. Performs appropriate procedures independently and assists physician with more complex procedures. Responds to emergency situations using standard emergency protocols and procedures.

Identifies patients' educational needs and provides health-related information to enhance patients' understanding of medical condition and related treatments. Assists in teaching procedures.

Recognizes changes in the patient's physical and mental condition, takes appropriate action by notifying physician and/or nursing supervisor.

Triages patient phone calls and provides guidance and direction to inquiries per unit protocols.

Provides comprehensive medical record documentation that reflects all aspects of care provided during each encounter, including patient history, nursing assessment, medication list, allergy list, treatments and/or procedures, and patient education. Accurately and completely documents data for billing purposes.

Ensures that exam rooms and treatment areas are supplied and maintained adequately by support staff.

Promotes security by alerting appropriate personnel for safety, fire and other unsafe situations. Reports any unusual occurrences to supervisor.

Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies and safety regulations. Ensures compliance with infection control policies.

Participates in monitoring and evaluating the quality and appropriateness of patient care.

Encourages a workplace culture where all employees are valued, value others and have the opportunity to contribute through their ideas, words and actions, in accordance with the USC Code of Ethics.

In the event of an emergency, the employee holding this position is required to “report to duty” in accordance with the university’s Emergency Operations Plan and/or the employee’s department’s emergency response and/or recovery plans. Familiarity with those plans and regular training to implement those plans is required. During or immediately following an emergency, the employee will be notified to assist in the emergency response efforts, and mobilize other staff members if needed.

A mandated reporter who in his or her professional capacity has knowledge of, or reasonably suspects a person who is under the age of 18 years, elderly, or a dependent adult has been the victim of abuse or neglect must report the suspected incident. The reporter must contact a designated agency immediately or as soon as practically possible by telephone or in writing within 36 hours. By virtue of the associated job duties, this position qualifies as a mandated reporter as required by state law and USC’s policy at:  https://policy.usc.edu/mandated-reporters/

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The above statements reflect the essential and non-essential functions as necessary to describe the principle contents of the job. They are not intended to be a complete statement of all work requirements or duties that may be required of the position. I understand that I may be asked to perform other duties as assigned. USC reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
 
The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. USC prohibits discrimination on any basis protected under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance or university policies. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications and business need.
 
I acknowledge receipt of this job description and its associated physical requirements. I have read and understand the job description and job requirements and agree to abide by their contents. I realize that duties may be requested of me that are not specifically stated herein. I understand that I will be expected to adjust to potential fluctuations in work volume. I understand that, if I have any questions about the essential functions or expectations of my position, my supervisor and/or HR partner are available to discuss them with me. 


 
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This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the university and the employee occupying the position.