RN - Nurse Practitioner - STU Health Engemann Admin - Per Diem 8 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) has specialized skills and knowledge related to their practice setting. They perform physical exams, collect and document data, conduct approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribe appropriate interventions and medications, and provide 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 the advance practice profession. Duties include obtaining patient health histories and complete physical examinations, documenting findings, ordering and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, and performing procedures as needed within their 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 part of inter-professional teams by communicating, planning, and implementing care directly with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, pharmacists, office support staff, and other advance practice providers (APPs). The Nurse Practitioner performs diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive, and health maintenance services, including physical examinations and the management and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses. They work in collaboration with other health care team members, consulting and referring as appropriate.

Requirements

• Master's degree Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing (MSN).
• 5 years Clinical nursing experience.
• 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
• Other certifications and experience as required per specialty area

Responsibilities

• Conducts in-depth interviews with patients and/or family, constructs comprehensive medical histories, performs initial and periodic physical examinations and 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

• 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.
• We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
• Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior