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The Supervisor , Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner, works under the direction of the Department’s Administrative and Medical Directors to provide both clinical NP services as well as leadership and managerial services to the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. The Supervisor will facilitate safe and efficient operational flow of the cardiovascular patient population at Keck Medical Center. The Supervisor is responsible for the application of the nursing process, supervision of clinical practice, education, leadership, and patient care management. This position 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 clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners. The Supervisor administrative duties include but are not limited to supervising NP’s, PA’s, RN’s, or MA’s as assigned. Depending on location, may be supervising union employees. They will be responsible for annual reviews and employee counseling. They will report to both the division medical directors, nursing administration, and division director.Essential Duties:Management: • Utilizes professional, respectful, effective communication to delegate and direct activities and assignments • Supervises, hires, educates, disciplines and evaluates the performance of Nurse Practitioner staff. Ensures performance appraisals are completed in a timely manner. Interviews Nurse Practitioner candidates and orients new employees. • Schedules, assigns daily duties, and assesses the general performance of the Nurse Practitioners in the department. Partners with management in making daily staffing assignments in accordance with budgeted hours per patient day and provides rationale for any staffing variances. • Completes an initial assessment at the beginning of the day. Oversees the staffing and operational needs of the unit and organization • Oversees the education and orientation of Nurse Practitioners and keeps abreast of current trends, quality issues and departmental affairs. Acts as a clinical resource and support . • Models compassion, understanding, problem solving and conflict resolution skills amongst the staff to assist patients and families having difficulty coping with their illness and/or hospitalization and maintains good public relations • Effectively collaborates with other disciplines and providers to meet the needs of patients and fellow staff members • Keeps informed of clinical / service / organizational updates / changes • Manages time effectively and able to organize and prioritize responsibilities. • Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to the service, department and organization’s mission and goals. • Participates in departmental or organizational activities as assignedCompliance and Performance Improvement: • Identifies and participates in data collection and process improvements related to Nurse Sensitive Quality Indicators • Responsible for observing and adhering to the regulatory agency requirements. • Continually reassesses clinic needs. Assesses needs of the clinic and/or Cardiology Services areas including but not limited to EP, Interventional, Heart Failure on at regular intervals. • Ensures patient care is delivered in accordance with professional regulatory standards. • Identifies potential barriers to efficient operational flow. • Evaluates and modifies current practices to assure the most efficient way to assure effective operational flow. • Identifies quality improvement issues and develops unit-based quality improvement programs, as well as standards of care and practice. • Oversees the quality assurance initiatives for the department. • Develops, implements, and evaluates the clinical collaborative practice agreements in the clinical area. • Consistently keeps current on clinical, department and medical center changes; shares information with staff members by participating in huddles and utilizing all forms of communication as directed by the department Manager. • Responsible for pursuing opportunities for professional development (e.g. certifications, nursing committees, unit based projects, research, published peer review article) and able to mentor and share knowledge to colleagues and other staff. Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the Nursing Process. • Models expertise through the application of evidenced-based practice in clinical decision-making. Maintains a current level of knowledge inclusive of Evidenced Based Practice relative to professional practice. • Participates in the evaluation of the cost effectiveness of services provided. • Ensures complete and accurate documentation. • Responsible for the routine update of required licenses and credentials as required by organization • Responsible for the update and implementation of organization/ department’s policies and procedures; demonstrates ability to access online manuals. • Ensures that documentation is complete and correct in Electronic Health RecordDirect Patient Care Accountabilities: • Responsible for ensuring the measures based on the appropriate level of care expected: management of the care of cardiovascular medicine and the ability to manage the care of post cardiac procedure patients. • Appropriately completes patient assessments • Interprets assessment information and formulates nursing diagnoses. • Develops Plans of Care with individualized interventions. Documents expected/projected patient outcomes. Reviews/Revises/Updates Plans of Care daily based on evaluation and interpretation of patient outcomes. • Completes patient care procedures correctly per policy at prescribed intervals. • Delegates tasks based on others’ scope of practice and competency. • Acts as patient advocate. • Ensures prompt response to service needs as appropriate . • Provides patient/family education as needed. • Collaborates with Case Manager and/or social work for any social needs encountered with population. • Utilizes patient care equipment appropriately and safely according to manufacture guidelines. • Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including patient and family. Ensures timely communication of patient needs to ProvidersPerforms other duties as assigned. • Examples: Enthusiastic participation in unit activities such as process improvement efforts, preceptor, peer education; changing assignment to meet patient needs, etc.Required Qualifications:Req Master’s degree in a Nurse Practitioner Program.Req 5 years Experience as nurse practitionerReq CVTICU experience.Req Demonstrated strong leadership abilities.Req Demonstrates professional, respectful, effective communication to delegate and direct activities and assignmentsReq Strong critical and strategic thinking, analytical and planning skills.Req Organization/time management skills.Req Excellent communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:Pref 2 years to 3 years of lead/ charge or supervisory experience.Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Registered Nurse – RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)Req Nurse Practitioner – NP (CA Board of Registered Nursing)Req NP Board Certified NP Board Certification by ANCC or AANPReq Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – NP (CA Board of Registered Nursing) OR *Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP); OR Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP); OR Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner(AGACNP); OR Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq 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)The annual base salary range for this position is $158,080.00 – $260,832.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) 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.

As a Medical Assistant I, the incumbent will provide support to medical care providers in an outpatient/clinic setting such as, but not limited to, room patients, set up equipment and instruments, assist providers with performing, exams and procedures, cleans and stocks exam rooms, and provides proper documentation in electronic patient chart. Additionally, patient-care duties include recording systemic history, obtaining pertinent vitals, performing appropriate diagnostics, and preparing/assisting with minor procedures. Assist with administrative duties including patient follow up calls, prescription refills, clinic preparation, file preparation, appointment scheduling, submission of billing, insurance verification, sending dictations, and insurance verification. The medical assistant is also responsible for keeping the provider moving in the office and will be expected to provide some patient education. Daily interactions with staff, supervisor, and doctors, as well as periodic meetings with departmental leader(s). Incumbent is expected to work with minimal supervision; periodic and regular progress checks are performed to evaluate and adjust workload accordingly.Essential Duties:Accurately document, record, and update patient’s medical history, and all other medical information as requested by provider, in electronic and/or paper medical record.Perform all necessary tests for providers to adequately diagnose patients.May perform screening tests, including vision, EKG test, pulmonary function test and other tests within scope of practice as ordered.May perform laboratory duties to include, e.g.; drawing blood, obtaining blood specimens for testing, urine analysis, and urine and throat cultures as needed and ordered.May administer immunizations, injections and medication, within scope of practice and as per provider’s orders, and complies with immunization and medication administration handling and storage policy and procedure.Provide assistance to physicians during minor surgical procedures by setting up instruments and medications, responding to physician needs during procedure and prepare instruments after procedure for reprocessing.Process patient requests for medication refills including contacting pharmacies to order prescription refills. Determine the need for physician review of prescription refills.Be willing to be trained and use newer technologies (training will be provided).Assist and educate patients on how to take their medications.Handle daily schedule to assure that patients are seen at proper intervals.Maintain equipment and supplies for patient examination rooms. This includes dating topical medications and removing expired materials.Properly clean/disinfect instruments and equipment routinely.Prepare the necessary supplies for diagnostic testing, exams, and procedures.Provide basic maintenance of all clinic equipment.Ensure instruments and devices are clean, fully functional, and sterilized if necessary.Ensure rooms are stocked daily with medications and supplies, place orders as necessary and appropriate.Consult with physician concerning test results and alert physician to positive test results or test abnormalities.Report patient concerns, symptoms, reactions, and changes to licensed clinic personnel.Serve as liaison between the medical staff and patients to answer questions, coordinate patient care, and/or provide patient education.Monitor and track work requests.Perform all tasks in a safe manner in compliance with organizational safety policies and according to applicable regulations; maintain a neat workstation and environment.Maintain confidentiality of all records and information related to patients, physicians, employees, the University and in related interests.Obtain, document and update in appropriate system(s) all necessary patient information.Provide technical support services where needed.General Administrative DutiesTriage patient issues to achieve timely resolution. Resolve patient problems related to such matters as billing, coordination of patient tests, appointments, and/or medical records.Respond to patient messages and/or voicemails, same day.Respond to requests by doctors and technical staff during clinic. Make phone-calls as requested and obtain records as needed.For cancellations and no-shows, follow appropriate steps as per policy.Maintain clinic/patient flow, balancing patient registration requirements, patient appointment times, and non-appointment activities.Serve as a liaison between outpatient clinics and programs in administrative matters. Help to maintain a therapeutic atmosphere by providing a supportive interface between patients, providers, and staff.Assist providers in performing schedule changes.Review active worklist(s) and address patient account needs.Always maintain and protect patient confidentiality.Keep clinic and patient reception area(s) organized and neat.Maintain adequate levels of front and back-office supplies.Assist with abstracting, scanning, and cataloging paper records into the electronic record.Support and participate in department huddles and team meetings.Demonstrate KNOWN service standards.Greet Patients and Perform Check-In/Out ProcessInterface with electronic medical records and scheduling system(s).Provide excellent customer service.Verify/update demographic and insurance information.Confirm/obtain Primary Care Provider and Referring Provider information.Scan insurance/ID card(s) and any other pertinent insurance material(s).Explain consent/HIPAA forms and noncovered services forms to patient and obtain patient’s signature(s) on all relevant forms.Assure patient has completed patient questionnaire(s), as needed.For managed care patients, assure that preauthorization is present, when needed, and that preauthorization is accurate.Accurately collect co-payments/deductibles and patient’s fees for services via check, cash, or credit card and document, per protocol.Arrive patients using the proper registration system(s).Politely inform patients of possible delays relating to their appointments.Collate chart appropriately.Perform patient encounter in computer system(s).Schedule future appointments, procedures, ancillary testing and/or enter recalls as indicated by patient’s provider(s).Provide disposable dark glasses (i.e., mydriatic specs) for patient’s that have been dilated.Make calls for patient transportation, upon appropriate patient request.Perform all tasks in a safe manner in compliance with organizational safety policies and according to applicable regulations; maintain a neat workstation and environment.Maintain confidentiality of all records and information that pertains to patients, physicians, employees, the organization and in related interests.Perform other duties or projects, as assigned, or requested.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Specialized/technical training Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma program.Req Ability to work with an electronic medical record (EMR)Req Ability to analyze clinical and administrative information and determine appropriate course(s) of action to resolve conflicts and discrepancies.Req Ability to interact effectively with patients, staff, and physicians.Req Ability to multitask effectively.Req Ability to work as a team member in hospital operations/ambulatory services setting.Req Ability to work with Microsoft Word & Excel software.Req Ability to write concisely and clearly, edit, and proofread to ensure grammatically correct and factual correspondence.Req Demonstrate professional and effective work skills to handle all responsibilities within a fast-paced, high pressure setting.Req Knowledge of the operations and maintenance of patient-related testing equipment.Req Skill in acquiring accurate medical histories.Req Strong organizational and follow-up skills.Req Working knowledge of basic medical terminology and diseases.Preferred Qualifications:Pref 1 year Experience in outpatient or ambulatory clinic settingRequired Licenses/Certifications: Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq 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)The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00 – $34.18. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) 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.

The Patient/Guest Relations Representative is available to provide assistance to our patients, their families, visitors and our colleagues with regard to hospital services and resources in the surrounding community. The Representative is the visible resource available to provide direction and assistance in a professional and hospitable manner, while adhering to the Keck Medical Center’s “KNOWN” Service standards as well as patient privacy standards at all times. He/She will also be responsible for upkeep and cleanliness of lobby areas, work stations and patient consultation areas and will also be available to assist escorting patients to scheduled appointments and assisting with wheelchair escorting daily.Essential Duties:Greets our colleagues, our patients, their families and visitors with a kind greeting following the KNOWN Service Standards.Provides accurate directions and assistance to patients going to physician offices and other Health Science Campus buildings.Provide concierge services including, but not limited to driving directions and information regarding resources in the surrounding community; reservation assistance for lodging, transportation and restaurants; assistance with personal services such as entertainment, shopping, flowers and gift requests; arrange for business services such as banking information, faxing and copying services; transport patient luggage as needed ensuring that it is delivered to the correct person; coordinates taxicab voucher requests accurately and in accordance to hospital policy;Participates in Welcome Rounds for all of our new patients following patient experience protocols.Provides accurate information regarding meeting room locations, hospital parking, visiting regulations, cafeteria hours and hospital services.Coordinates the flow of surgical information between physicians and surgical staff and the appropriate patient family members/guests. Distributes pagers to patient families as needed. Accurately records patient family contact information and distribution of pagersCompletes hourly rounds of the lobbies and patient and family resource centers. Ensures that the first floor public spaces are kept in a condition that is appropriate for the facility.Alerts security of any problems and provides information as needed.Coordinates environment of care services. Coordinate with housekeeping staff to ensure that first floor public spaces and first floor restrooms are kept cleaned. Coordinate with engineering to ensure that the lobby is maintained in a manner that ensures a safe environment.Directs any complaints or concerns to the appropriate hospital personnel in an efficient manner.Alerts the marketing department of the presence of any media personnel and directs all vendors to Materials Management in accordance to hospital policy.Provides wheelchairs as requested following hospital policy.Delivers flowers, mail and packages with accuracy.Distributes visitor passes in accordance to hospital policy.Distributes volunteer meal tickets appropriately and in accordance to hospital policy.Maintains professionalism and confidentiality at all times.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq 1 year in customer service (preferably in a healthcare facility and/or as a Corporate Concierge setting).Req Excellent public relations.Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.Req Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Associate’s degree Degree in a related fieldPref Bilingual English/Spanish.Required Licenses/Certifications: Req 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)Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationThe hourly rate range for this position is $21.50 – $29.77. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) 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.

The Patient/Guest Relations Representative is available to provide assistance to our patients, their families, visitors and our colleagues with regard to hospital services and resources in the surrounding community. The Representative is the visible resource available to provide direction and assistance in a professional and hospitable manner, while adhering to the Keck Medical Center’s “KNOWN” Service standards as well as patient privacy standards at all times. He/She will also be responsible for upkeep and cleanliness of lobby areas, work stations and patient consultation areas and will also be available to assist escorting patients to scheduled appointments and assisting with wheelchair escorting daily.Essential Duties:Greets our colleagues, our patients, their families and visitors with a kind greeting following the KNOWN Service Standards.Provides accurate directions and assistance to patients going to physician offices and other Health Science Campus buildings.Provide concierge services including, but not limited to driving directions and information regarding resources in the surrounding community; reservation assistance for lodging, transportation and restaurants; assistance with personal services such as entertainment, shopping, flowers and gift requests; arrange for business services such as banking information, faxing and copying services; transport patient luggage as needed ensuring that it is delivered to the correct person; coordinates taxicab voucher requests accurately and in accordance to hospital policy;Participates in Welcome Rounds for all of our new patients following patient experience protocols.Provides accurate information regarding meeting room locations, hospital parking, visiting regulations, cafeteria hours and hospital services.Coordinates the flow of surgical information between physicians and surgical staff and the appropriate patient family members/guests. Distributes pagers to patient families as needed. Accurately records patient family contact information and distribution of pagersCompletes hourly rounds of the lobbies and patient and family resource centers. Ensures that the first floor public spaces are kept in a condition that is appropriate for the facility.Alerts security of any problems and provides information as needed.Coordinates environment of care services. Coordinate with housekeeping staff to ensure that first floor public spaces and first floor restrooms are kept cleaned. Coordinate with engineering to ensure that the lobby is maintained in a manner that ensures a safe environment.Directs any complaints or concerns to the appropriate hospital personnel in an efficient manner.Alerts the marketing department of the presence of any media personnel and directs all vendors to Materials Management in accordance to hospital policy.Provides wheelchairs as requested following hospital policy.Delivers flowers, mail and packages with accuracy.Distributes visitor passes in accordance to hospital policy.Distributes volunteer meal tickets appropriately and in accordance to hospital policy.Maintains professionalism and confidentiality at all times.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq 1 year in customer service (preferably in a healthcare facility and/or as a Corporate Concierge setting).Req Excellent public relations.Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.Req Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Associate’s degree Degree in a related fieldPref Bilingual English/Spanish.Required Licenses/Certifications: Req 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)Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationThe hourly rate range for this position is $21.00 – $29.77. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) 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.

The Patient Advocate is the premier resource to hear directly from the people we serve. The Patient Advocate strives to empower patients and families to take an active role in improving their patient experience while providing creative solutions to unique challenges. Using advocacy skills, manages patient expectations and proactively educates and influences expected service behaviors with staff and physicians. Responsible for developing education materials and policies that are patient and family centered. Drawing on ability to empathize and look at situations from a variety of perspectives, creatively and effectively facilitates patient care services and amenities while always anticipating patient and family needs, taking into account various cultures, religions, and individual needs. Successfully resolves complaints and grievances. Manages service recovery initiatives and the patient and family advisory council.Essential Duties:Assist clients with serious chronic or life threatening illnesses and their families to make informed medical decisions, form effective partnerships with providers and assist patients/families in developing self-advocacy skills. Promotes an active patient voice. Facilitate techniques for patient involvement in informed decision making.Processes patient complaints from initial intake through resolution including documenting in SRM. Complaints may be received in writing, in person, via phone or through surveys and comment cards. Continued education to staff on the complaint process.Mange the NOW Service Recovery Program. This includes distribution of NOW service recovery boxes, ordering recovery items, maintaining the NOW database and auditing the service recovery process.Provide ongoing NOW Service Recovery Program education to staff at inpatient and ambulatory settings.Manage the Patient and Family Advisory Council. This will include logistics, agenda items, minutes and follow-up action items.Manage the Patient and Family Advisors Program. This will include recruitment, onboarding process and assignment of the advisors throughout our hospitals.Performs other duties as assignedRequired Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.Req Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, managers, staff, volunteers, auxiliary member, community and volunteer organizations, media and general public. Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision, multi-task, organize, and respond to competing deadlines and requests in a calm and productive manner.Req Proactive in all endeavors.Preferred Qualifications:Required Licenses/Certifications: Req 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)The annual base salary range for this position is $68,640.00 – $112,370.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) 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.

As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients. The Registered Nurse is accountable for the coordination of patient care and education to the patient and family in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment.Essential Duties:Follows policies and procedures; demonstrates ability to access online manuals.Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the Nursing Process.ASSESSMENT Appropriately completes Nursing Assessment upon patient admission, at each shift and with change of condition. Completes patient acuity by 0200/1400 daily.DIAGNOSIS Interprets assessment information and formulates Nursing Diagnoses.PLAN Develops Plans of Care with individualized interventions. Documents expected/projected patient outcomes. Reviews/Revises/Updates Plans of Care daily based on evaluation and interpretation of patient outcomes.INTERVENTION Administers medication and IV therapy appropriately at prescribed intervals. Completes patient care procedures correctly per policy at prescribed intervals. Delegates tasks based on others’ scope of practice and competency. Acts as patient advocate. Manages restraint use per policy Attempts alternative non-restraint measures first. Assures complete MD order per policy. Ensures MD assessment per policy. Assures patient monitoring per policy. Ensures Restraint Audit Form is completed each shift.DOCUMENTATION Documentation is complete and correct on all flow sheets and chart forms: Admission Assessment Pain scale assessment and reassessment before and after intervention Daily flow sheet Restraint flow sheet Diabetes flow sheet Educational flow sheet Kardex Care Plan Risk Assessment & Reassessment upon Fall MAR Equipment & Supplies Intra and Inter Facility Transfer Forms Belonging Tracking Form Ensures orders are transcribed and signed off prior to the end of the shift. Completes 12h/24h chart checksEDUCATION Provides patient/family education as needed Room/unit orientation Plan of Care Identifies knowledge deficits related to diagnoses and care Uses and provides MICROMEDEX information to patients and families.TRANSFER & DISCHARGE Collaborates with Case Manager and/or physician regarding discharge planning. Ensures all transfer paperwork is completed. Ensures belongings are sent with patient.EQUIPMENT Utilizes patient care equipment appropriately and safely according to manufacture guidelines IV pump Feeding pump PCA pump Epidural pump Sequential compression device Wound VAC Heating pad/pumpCOMMUNCATION Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including patient and family: Shift to shift report Physician Rounds Patient/family interactions MDP Rounds Hand-Off reports Facility E-mail Student/New employee/Contract employeeORGANIZATION Manages time effectively. Able to organize and prioritize responsibilities. Takes meal breaks without incurring overtime. Completes shift on time.OBSERVES REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: National Patient Safety Goals Patient identifiers Unapproved abbreviations Universal Protocol (Procedural Time Out) Hand-Off Medication Reconciliation Clinical Alarms Other Hazardous waste management Biohazard Medication Sharps HIPAA OSHA requirements (i.e. no food or drink in clinical areas) JCAHO – continuous survey readiness Critical Values § Write Down § Read Back § Follow up Telephone order § Appropriate § Documented § Signed, Timed and Dated § Stamped § Entered into unit log Maintains safe practice in the work environment § Correct body mechanics § Electrical safety § Infection Control Procedures § Hand WashingMANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF MEDICAL SURGICAL PATIENTS (6N) Demonstrates the ability to manage patients with THA. (6N) Demonstrates the ability to manage patients with TKA. (6N) Demonstrates the ability to manage patients with spinal surgery (6S) Demonstrates the ability to maintain isolation precautions, respiratory and nutrition care specific to cystic fibrosis patients. (6S) Demonstrates the ability to manage medications and maintain protective isolation precautions for patients with abdominal organ transplants (6S) Institutes safety precautions and skin care for patients with hepatic encephalopathy.MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT/S Demonstrates the ability to manage complex critically ill patients. Neurosurgery, thoracic-forgut, gastric bypass, orthopedic. Liver/kidney/pancreas transplants, hepatobiliary. Open heart, heart and lung transplants. Demonstrates the ability to manage advanced therapeutic modalities. Hemodynamic monitoring. Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT, CVVHD). Ventriculostomy, intracranial pressure monitoring. Ventricular assist devices, balloon pumps.MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS IN THE STEPDOWN/TELEMETRY UNITS Demonstrates the ability to manage high acuity patients requiring specialized monitoring and care. Status post open heart, heart transplant, lung transplant. Status post liver/kidney transplants, orthopedics, hepatobiliary, general surgeries. Status post thoracic-forgut, gastric bypass, neurology, neurosurgery. Demonstrates the ability to manage advanced therapeutic modalities. Ventilator care. Arterial/CVP lines. Ventricular assist devices. Lumbar drains.MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING DIALYSIS TREATMENT Initiates, performs and terminates all dialysis treatments according to policy and dialysis standards of care. Reviews all orders and labs prior to initiating treatments. Informs patient of treatment plan. Completes all documentation completely and according to policy on the dialysis treatment record. Performs all pre-treatment safety checks. Performs appropriate machine maintenance according to dialysis policies and procedures. Checks charts for dialysis orders prior to arriving on the unit with the dialysis equipment. Calls physicians for orders early in the shift when orders for dialysis have been placed, but no treatment orders are written. Completes med/surg dialysis treatments on 3S whenever there are more than 2 med/surg patients scheduled.MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF THE PSYCHIATRIC PATIENT Engages patients in therapeutic interactions Maintains therapeutic milieu Assesses and monitors for patient safety including: Contraband assessment upon admission, change of shift and prn. Initiates and participates in treatment planning. Monitors locked doors into and out of the unit. Logs in Visitors and assesses for contraband. Follows patients’ legal status q shift and communicates with Department of Mental Health and other agencies as required Administers psychotropic medications only after proper consent and documentation Initiates and participates in treatment planning. Submit Fire Arms Reporting FormBEHAVIORAL RESTRAINTS Demonstrates de-escalation techniques as an effort to prevent the need for behavioral restraint/seclusion. Applies behavioral restraint/seclusion when appropriate. Continuously monitors patients for safety (or delegates as appropriate). Ensures physician assessment of patient within 1 hour of application of restraint/seclusion and then at least every 8 hours. Obtains physician orders per policy. Notifies Manager of all behavioral restraint incidences. Contacts significant other as allowed by patient. Completes debriefing, with patient if appropriate, after the incident.QUALITY MEASURES § Accurately identifies patient that fit Core Measure criteria § Completes Core Measure Documentation § Identifies and participates in data collection and process improvements related to Nurse Sensitive Quality IndicatorsPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities Relief Charge Nurse Nursing committees/councils Hospital Teams Unit Based Projects Research Published peer review articleBONUS POINTS § Preceptor (5) § Professional Certification (5) § More than 8 Non-mandatory CEH (3) § USCUH Nurse Week Recognition (5) § Monthly Hospital or Unit Spirit Award Winner (1) § Public nursing recognition (3)Performs other related duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN) *Grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019Req 1 year At least 1 year of acute inpatient hospital experience in the United States.Req Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection, and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures.Req Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.Req Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Specialty CertificationRequired Licenses/Certifications: Req Registered Nurse – RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq 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)The hourly rate range for this position is $44.00 – $95.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) 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.

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.The Department of Urology is looking for a Physician Assistant to work at USC Arcadia Hospital in our USC Institute of Urology Clinic. This is located in the city of Arcadia, California. The physician assistant will need to obtain detailed and accurate medical histories from patients to delineate problems and record information.  The physician assistant develops and implements patient management plans, including the coordination of referrals to specialty and social services.  The recording of progress notes and the provision of continuity of care are duties of the clinical instructor of urology (clinician educator) physician assistant as well.  The urology physician assistant performs and/or interprets common laboratory, radiological, and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiological progress.  Assist Urology doctors in the various urologic procedures.The yearly base salary range for this position is $152,880 – $194,022.  When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) 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.The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.  Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.physician.Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Certifications: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA) issued Physician Assistance certification

Minimum Experience: 1 year
Addtional Experience Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience
Minimum Skills: Current California license for Physician Assistant and National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA). Directly related experience in field.
Preferred Education: Master’s degree