Nurse Practitioner, RN - Student Health Engemann Admin - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

108d • $64 - $105

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) has a specialized skill and knowledge related to the setting in which they practice and perform physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, and provides direct patient care services, according to established evidence-based clinical practice standards. The NP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting, and provides leadership to the organization and advance practice profession. Duties may include but not limited to obtaining patient health histories and complete physical examinations, documenting findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, and performing procedures as needed within specialty area. The NP also helps facilitate safe and efficient operational flow of the patient through their continuum of care. The NP will function as a part of inter-professional teams by communicating, planning, and implementing care directly with other healthcare professionals, including but not limited to physicians, pharmacists, office support staff, and other advance practice providers (APPs). Nurse practitioner performs diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and health maintenance services. This includes physical examinations, management and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses. Works in collaboration with other health care team members, consulting and referring as appropriate.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited school of Nursing (MSN).
• 5 years Clinical nursing experience.
• Other certifications and experience as required per specialty area.
• Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
• Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties.

Nice To Haves

• 3 years Experience as NP in specialty area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts in-depth interviews with patients and/or family.
• Constructs comprehensive medical histories.
• Performs initial and periodic physical examinations.
• Explores patient’s interpretation of health needs.
• Identifies and treats patients’ diseases.
• Manages treatment of hospitalized patients.
• Directly performs or orders appropriate diagnostic studies and interprets finished results.
• Develops and implements long and short-range treatment plans.
• Performs procedures such as obtaining specimens, performing injections, suturing and wound care.
• Writes orders to increase, decrease or change medication.
• Initiates consultations and monitors scheduling of patients for special tests.
• Identifies records pertinent progress of patients, updating and summarizing charts.
• Instructs, counsels and educates patients regarding preventive care, medical problems, psychological problems, and use of prescribed treatments and drugs.
• Maintains compliance with established University and department policies and procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, infection control and complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hourly rate range of $64.00 - $105.60.
• Excellent benefits and perks.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees