Nurse Practitioner, Convenience Care - LV Craig Family Medicine Clinic - Full Time 12 Hour Rota[...]

Responsibilities The Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the Convenience Care team has 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 are 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 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, patient care, job performance/competency evaluations, staffing, scheduling and working with the directors, employees, and preceptors 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, yet retains responsibility for ongoing clinical management of the patient. Must work with any and every physician in the Clinic. Other duties as assigned. Essential Duties 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, immunizations, skin biopsies, suturing, wound care and management of conditions produced by trauma or infection. Writes orders to increase, decrease or change medication, subject to checking and counter‑signing by a physician. Initiates consultations and monitors scheduling of patients for special tests. Identifies records pertaining to patient progress, updating and summarizing charts, changing orders when appropriate and notifying the responsible physician of changes in the patient’s condition. Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding preventive care, medical problems, psychological problems, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs. Acts as liaison with governmental agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and National Institute of Health. Assists with medical research projects, following medical research protocols and obtaining Investigational Review Board approval for treatment protocols. Researches community resources for referral of patients and references patients to the most appropriate resource based on medical needs and condition. Maintains compliance with established University and department policies and procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control and complies with the requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies. Participates in in‑service education programs and professional associations. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited school of Nursing. Five years of clinical nursing experience. 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 Bilingual in Spanish. Ability to understand and to be understood by Spanish‑speaking individuals. Required Licenses/Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid Nevada State Board of Nursing license (NV NSBN). Nurse Practitioner (NP) with a Nevada State Board license. NP Board Certified with one of the following specialties: Acute Care (ACNP), Adult Medicine (ANP), Family Medicine (FNP), or Gerontology (AGNP). DEA Certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Justice for Schedule II‑V controlled substances (unrestricted with a Nevada address). Valid Nevada Board of Pharmacy license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Advanced Radiology Life Support (ARLS) required upon hire or within thirty (30) days. USC Credentialing – must obtain USC Credentialing from the governing board within six (6) months of hire. Salary The annual base salary range for this position is $110,240.00 – $181,896.00. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. USC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. You may request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Southern California