RN - Nurse Practitioner - Ctr for Advanced Lung Dis - Full Time 10 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)

Keck Medicine of USC • Los Angeles, CA

106d • $133,120 - $219,648

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). The Nurse Practitioner takes a leading role in activities such as managing the clinical aspects of clinic, nursing performance improvement, job performance/competency evaluations, scheduling, and working with the directors and employees in the orientation and training of new employees. Executes leadership in the following areas: Direct/Indirect Patient Care, Support of Systems, Research, Education, and Professional Leadership. Works in collaboration with other health care team members, consulting and referring as appropriate, but retains responsibility for ongoing clinical management of the patient. Must work with any and every physician. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree Graduate 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.
• Identifies patient’s educational needs and provides health related information.
• Obtains informed consent for procedures that will be performed.
• Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding care, medical problems, psychological problems and use of prescribed devices, treatments and drugs.
• Directly performs or orders appropriate diagnostic studies and interprets finished results.
• Develops and implements long and short range treatment plans.
• Performs procedures as defined by approved credentialing privileges.
• Writes orders to increase, decrease or change medication, subject to checking and counter-signing by physician.
• Initiates consultations and monitors scheduling of patients for special tests.
• Identifies records pertinent progress of patients, updating and summarizing charts.
• Acts as liaison with governmental agencies such as Center for Disease Control and National Institute of Health.
• Assists with medical research projects, following medical research protocols.
• Maintains compliance with established University and department policies and procedures.
• Participates in in-service education programs and professional associations.

Benefits

• Annual base salary range of $133,120.00 - $219,648.00.
• Equal opportunity employer.
• Reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

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