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

Keck Medicine of USC • Los Angeles, CA

4d • $70 - $116 • 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 may 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 the 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
• Current license to furnish medications in the State of California.
• Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Justice for Schedule II-V controlled substances.
• Possession of National Board Certification in Nurse Practitioner area of specialty accredited by Accreditation Board of Specialty Nursing (ABSNC) or National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
• If work in Hospital/Acute Care Setting must have Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) upon hire. (Grandfathered from Acute Care Certification requirement if hired/transferred prior to 12/2015.)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association - ACLS as required by the NPs Job description for NPs in the Hospital/Acute Care Setting and Ambulatory Infusion Centers (Required for Hospital/Acute & Infusion Center Clinic settings only)
• 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)
• FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRAINING: Applicable for this department only: Per LA Fire City Code regulations If working within the following areas, employee is exempt from this requirement: Student Health Center and Athletics facilities (within “B” occupancy).

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

• The hourly rate range for this position is $70.00 – $115.50.
• USC is an equal opportunity employer.
• USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.
• We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
• For more information about our benefits, see What We Offer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level