Nurse Practitioner, RN - LV Nellis Family Medicine Clinic - Full Time 10 Hour Rotating Shift (E[...]

Nurse Practitioner, RN - LV Nellis Family Medicine Clinic - Full Time 10 Hour Rotating Shift (Exempt) (Non-Union) 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, patient rounding and care, nursing performance improvement, 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, but 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 Conduct in‑depth interviews with patients and/or family, construct comprehensive medical histories, perform initial and periodic physical examinations, and explore patient interpretation of health needs. Identify and treat patients' diseases and manage treatment of hospitalized patients. Directly perform or order appropriate diagnostic studies and interpret finished results. Develop and implement long‑ and short‑range treatment plans. Perform procedures such as obtaining specimens, performing injections, immunizations, lumbar punctures, skin biopsies, suturing, wound care, and management of conditions produced by trauma or infection. Write orders to increase, decrease or change medication, with checking and counter‑signing by physician. Initiate consultations and monitor scheduling of patients for special tests. Identify records pertinent to progress of patients, update and summarize charts, change orders when appropriate, and notify the responsible physician of changes in the patient's condition. Instruct and counsel patients and families regarding preventive care, medical problems, psychological problems, and use of prescribed treatments and drugs. Act as liaison with governmental agencies such as CDC and NIH. Assist with medical research projects, following protocols, and obtain IRB approval for treatment protocols. Research community resources for referral of patients and refer patients to most appropriate resources based on medical needs and condition. Maintain compliance with established university and department policies and procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, infection control and comply with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies. Participate in in‑service education programs and professional associations. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Master's degree (MSN) from an accredited school of nursing. 5 years of clinical nursing experience or combined education/experience as a substitute for minimum experience. If less than 2 years or 2,000 hours of clinical experience, Schedule II controlled substances may not be prescribed without a protocol approved by a collaborating physician. Excellent communication skills, including 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 be understood by all Spanish‑speaking individuals. Required Licenses/Certifications Registered Nurse – RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing). Nurse Practitioner – NP (CA Board of Registered Nursing). Nurse Practitioner Furnisher (CA DCA) – current license to furnish medications in the State of California. DEA certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Justice for Schedule II‑V controlled substances. National Board Certification in Nurse Practitioner area of specialty accredited by ABSNC or NCCA; for hospital/acute care settings, must have ANCC or AACN certification in ACNP, ANP, FNP or AGACNP. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association (required for hospital/acute and infusion center clinic settings). Fire Life Safety Training (LA City); if no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days and maintained by renewal before expiration date. For Las Vegas locations: Nurse Practitioner with NV NSBN; DEA unrestricted with Nevada address; Nevada Board of Pharmacy license; valid Nevada RN license; USC credentialing within 6 months; BLS from American Heart Association. The annual base salary range for this position is $95,680.00 – $158,230.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, 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. Job ID: REQ20172396 Posted Date: 03/23/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Southern California