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To develop and implement occupational therapy services and direct patient care in coordination with the interdisciplinary team and in compliance with organizational goals and appropriate regulatory agencies.Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapy Coordinator, provides occupational therapy care to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with various diagnoses.  Major duties include patient evaluation and treatment planning for effective patient outcomes, problem resolution, patient care documentation, attendance at patient care related meetings, delegation of duties to support personnel, participation as a member of a team, maintenance of an appropriate level of productivity, participation in performance improvement activities. Must demonstrate knowledge of current practice in the field of Occupational Therapy, effective verbal and written communication skills, and mature and sound judgment.   After one year of experience, serves as a clinical instructor for Level I and Level II Occupational Therapy interns.Minimum Education: Graduation from an Occupational Therapy curriculum with Bachelor or Master level degree from a school approved by the council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association. Current certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.Minimum Experience/Knowledge:Effective oral and written communication skills to work with patients, families, physicians and other personnel. Performs effective evaluation and treatment techniques. Must understand and utilize the theories behind Occupational Therapy including physical disabilities and psychosocial impairments. Must understand theory, precautions and contraindications for equipment and procedures and their effects on the child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient population. Must have knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and psychosocial issues in order to assess the effects of treatment on body function and structures for the child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Must understand concepts of isolation, sterile technique and the applications within physical medicine. Must understand required policies and procedures for PMR, Occupational Therapy and the hospital in general.Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of professional practice standards.Required License/Certification: · Current CA license to practice Occupational Therapy issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs. · Current certification from National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. · Current certification in BLS for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association.As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experience nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $39.00 – $63.95. 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.

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, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

As an integral member of the patient care team, the Registered Nurse supports the Chief Nursing Officer in leading the patient care team in providing for the safety, recovery and comfort of patients by implementing the nursing process (assessment, nursing diagnosis, developing the plan of care and the education plan; implementation of interventions, evaluation of interventions and revision of plan as needed); and provides education and advocacy.  Practices in compliance with regulatory requirements including CMS Conditions of Participation, Title 22, CDPH regulations, DNV-GL/NIAHO standards, etc.The Registered Nurse supports department manager and director in quality improvement and growth of unit services; leadership in collaboration with co-workers and other departments; management of efficient services with meaningful and valuable outcomes.Decision-making authority:Patient care within the scope of practicePatient acuity based on patient classification decision-making methodRNs are expected to practice to the full extent of his/her legal scope of practice based on education, training and competency.  RNs are expected to make judgments and decisions about patient care and to act on the assessments performed.RNs are accountable for providing a healing environment for recovery and safe passage of patients through their episode of care in the hospital; for prevention of harm; for educating the patient about their condition and implementation of self-care actions; of educating about abnormal findings and when and how to report to their care-giver; for providing comfort and compassionate careExecutive FunctionsPlanning:Assists charge nurse with planning delivery of patient care for the shift;Contributes to overall unit planning and improvementDirecting:Precepting and competency validating new hires and to new proceduresTeaching nursing studentsDelegating:As indicated to other RNs, LVNs, CNAsCoordinating:Assigned teamCommunicatingExpectations to assigned staff (interventions; report back; etc.)Improvement opportunities; information through chain of command; unusual events;Other duties as assigned.Minimum Education: Graduation from Registered Nurse ProgramBSN desired (if not upon hire, will obtain within 5 years preferred)Minimum Experience/Knowledge: 1 year clinical experience in an acute care setting preferred. If applicable – experience in treating ortho and stoke patient population preferred.For Cardiac Cath Lab Nurses:• 1 year Nursing experience in an acute care setting such as the ICU, stepdown, or ER.• 1 year+ IR, EP, or Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred.For 6th Floor Med/Surg Employees:• Two years’ experience with Orthopedic and Medical-Surgical nursing preferred• Certification in Medical-Surgical, Orthopedic, or other specialty preferredRequired License/Certification: California Registered Nurse LicenseCertification in clinical specialty or management desired • Surgery: BLS, ACLS• PACU/SDS/ GI Lab: BLS, ACLS, PALS• Cath Lab: BLS, ACLS• ED: BLS, ACLS, PALS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire), NIHSS (within 30 days of hire), NRP (within 6 months of hire), ENPC (within 12 months of hire)• Geropsych: BLS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire)• ICU/ 5S, 4th Telemetry, 6th Med Surg and Float Pool: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (within 30 days of hire)BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP must be AHA certified. All certifications must be active effective date of hire/transfer unless otherwise indicated. As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.The hourly rate range for this position is $44.00 – $75.00. 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.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, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

The University of Southern California’s Pullias Center for Higher Education is seeking a Contracts and Grants Coordinator to support all phases of grant administration, from pre-award preparations to post-award processes.The Contracts and Grants Coordinator will collaborate with faculty, staff, and graduate students within the Center and interact with various staff and administrators within the Rossier School of Education, the Department of Contracts and Grants, Sponsored Projects Accounting, Procurement and other university support areas. Applicants should have experience in grants management, project management, university budgeting and expense processes.Ideal candidates will:Serve as a subject matter resource for non-profit and university proposal submissions (expertise with federal grants desired), offering guidance on various proposal types, knowledge of submission systems, common challenges, and effective navigation processes for successful proposal submissions.Provide comprehensive post-award administrative support, processing expenditures, establishing contracts, compliance with internal and external reporting requirements.Reconcile and generate financial reports. Provide faculty with account summaries and projection reports on regular and as-needed basis. Prepare financial and/or progress reports requested by agencies for award continuation and/or final reports.                       Demonstrate ability to quickly integrate into a dynamic workload, assume key responsibilities, and build strong, collaborative relationships across varied personnel, departments and units.Have experience interacting with various university personnel including faculty, administrators, staff and students.Have multi-tasking experience, with ability to adapt and adjust priorities as required for successful completion of tasks.Have meticulous detailed record-keeping capabilities tracking multiple projects with varying needs, distinctive budgets, over assorted timeframes.Stay well-informed with center funding needs and university policies.Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with school representatives, central unit representatives, faculty, and staff.Other duties as assigned.The mission of the Pullias Center for Higher Education is to bring a multidisciplinary perspective to complex social, political, and economic issues in higher education. Our work is devoted to the key issues of college access and admissions/enrollment, retention, and accountability for underserved students, and the effectiveness of the colleges and universities — and their faculty — that serve them. In addition, our College Advising Corps delivers direct college advising services to more than 10,000 high school students in Los Angeles each year. Both directly and through our research, policy development and practice, we engage with institutional leaders, policymakers and the community at large to address major challenges in educational equity today.The position will begin in April 2025. It is a temporary, fixed-term, position renewable based on grant funding. Hybrid arrangements for this full-time (37.5hr/week) position will be considered.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree; combined experience/education may be a substitute for minimum education.Minimum of two years of contracts and grants administration experience or specialized administrative support experience.Preferred Qualifications:3 or more years of contracts and grants administration experience or specialized administrative support experienceExperience working with contracts and grants awardsExperience with financial/budget forecasting and reportingExperience working with Workday financialsAdvanced proficiency in ExcelAnticipated Hiring Range:This position’s annual base salary range is $78,000 – $83,000.  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.Required Documents and Additional Information: Applications should be submitted via usccarreers.usc.edu and should include the following:Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file). Please do not submit your application without these documents.USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions; tuition benefits for staff and their family; free professional development classes; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events. Minimum Education: Related undergraduate study, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

Minimum Experience: 2 years, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience

Minimum Field of Expertise: Contracts and Grants Administration experience or administrative support experience

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for preparing and distributing medications for patient consumption under the general supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with standard departmental procedures.Essential Duties:Works under direct supervision of the pharmacist at all times. Responsible duties include drug distribution and intravenous admixture throughout the hospital and/or infusion centerCompetency in performing ALL aspects of the Pyxis automated dispensing systems. Assisting in ensuring that all medications are appropriately barcoded.Certification in chemotherapy preparation practices with competency in utilizing Texium system.Generates revenues by calculating, recording and issuing charges (OR billing).Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.Consistent documentation of all pharmacy log sheetsCompletes monthly expiration medication assignments and documents consistently.Competency in repackaging/unit-dosing medications using the MILT4 programCompetency in aseptic techniqueAppropriate use of technology (computer, telecommunications, Cerner system, Power Chart, Pyxis) to triage workflow for efficient medication delivery.(checking medication history, printing labels, checking drip rates)Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmacy stock, assist in restocking and rotating medications and supplies.Assists health care providers with phone calls in a timely manner (i.e. answers questions and requests, triage calls to appropriate personnel).Appropriate use of time management for maintaining shift specific = workflow. Technician is able to prioritize responsibilities appropriately.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Specialized/technical training Graduation from accredited Pharmacy Technician SchoolReq Able to perform dose calculations, double checks accuracy of product selection and assures performance of both aseptic and hazardous drug compounding techniques that require the use of a USP797/800 compliant clean room and personal protective equipment to reduce exposure and contamination while maintaining sterility of the final product.Req Organization/time management skills.Req Proficient verbal and written communication skills.Req Must demonstrate excellent customer service.Preferred Qualifications:Pref 1 year At least 1 year of oncology experienceRequired Licenses/Certifications: Req Pharmacy Technician (CA DCA) Registration with California State Board of Pharmacy.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 hourly rate range for this position is $23.00 – $39.10. 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.