Overview The Nurse Practitioner (NP) has a specialized skill and knowledge related to the setting in which they practice and 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 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).

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.

Required Qualifications 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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications 3 years experience as NP in specialty area preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications Registered Nurse (CA Board of Registered Nursing)

Nurse Practitioner (CA Board of Registered Nursing)

Nurse Practitioner Furnisher (CA DCA) Current license to furnish medications in the State of California.

DEA Certificate for Schedule II-V controlled substances.

NP Board Certification with national certification in specialty area (ANCC/AACN/AGACNP/ACNP as applicable).

Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider as required by job description.

Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) or local equivalent; if not held, must obtain within 30 days of hire.

The hourly rate range for this position is $64.00 - $105.60. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate\'s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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