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POSITION SUMMARYCoordinates patient care activities, provides therapy to neonates and pediatrics as ordered by physician, according to established standards and practice, under the direction of the Department Director and Supervisor.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIESIs responsible for maintaining adequate supplies by checking the inventory weekly and ordering stock and nonstock supplies, notifying manager or administrator.Is responsible for setting up equipment and operating and trouble-shooting all respiratory equipment in theNICU and Pediatric areas. Maintains and keeps all preventive maintenance records. Keeps equipment clean and ready to use between patients.Is responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Quality Improvement Program, through quality control, quality improvement, and quality.Maintains established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, improving.Maintains professional growth and development training and knowledge for age-specific patient care, NICU, Pediatrics, Adolescents.Monitors environmental control system and patient on continuous ventilation.Must adhere to hospital policies of attendance, department coverage during breaks, and submission of PTO requests at least two weeks prior to time needed.Must be able to work independently and have endotracheal intubation skills.Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings. Keep current with new equipment by attending outside seminars.Participates in intra and inter-hospital transport of sick neonates.Performs airway clearance of intubated and non-intubated patients.Performs arterial and capillary blood gases.Provides and monitors conventional ventilation as well as high frequency ventilatory.Responsible for responding on Thursday, January 02, 2020, for C-Sections and other high-risk deliveries.Other duties as assigned.Education
Minimum (Required) High School Diploma or equivalent
Respiratory training / certification required.
Preferred (Not required) Associate degree

Work Experience
Minimum (Required) NICU Respiratory Care Practitioner with Pediatric experience.

Licenses and Certifications
Minimum (Required)
• Registered as a RRT by the National Board for Respiratory Care preferred; Must have RRT credential if hired after 12/31/2010.
• Basic Life Support
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification

Pay Transparency

The hourly rate range for this position is $40.17 – $52.44. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital 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.

POSITION SUMMARYThe Emergency Department Clinical Educator is an excellent clinician who assists the Adult and Transitional Care leadership team in providing educational support to staff, patients and families. Works in collaboration with the medical and hospital staff to provide multidisciplinary care of patients. Utilizing knowledge of educational needs in a healthcare environment and adult learning principles, the Emergency Department Clinical Educator provides for the development of selected core curriculum, program planning and clinical oversight for new and existing staff. Has instructional responsibilities to improve the quality of care and applies good verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve service goals of good clinical outcomes, customer satisfaction and a positive work environment. Participate in maintaining compliance with the Joint Commission (TJC) and Center for Medicare/Medicaid standards and conditions of participation. Having oversight for clinical practice, thus requires possession of clinical knowledge concerning the applicable standards, guidelines, and regulations to analyze, direct and facilitate nursing care of patients. Assess and meet the education needs of nursing staff. Responsible for assisting in planning, implementing and evaluating the Emergency Department quality performance improvement programs through departmental and interdepartmental quality improvement and organization wide planning activities. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization. Applies good verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIESAccountable to Executive Director of Emergency Services for overall work performance.Acts as a resource in identification of hospital staff with specific expertise for education and/or need for remediation and develops opportunities for growth.Assists with organization and facilitates annual updates for all staff, including regulatory topics, skills days, and BLS/ACLS/PALS/MAB/MICN training and retraining.Develops and implements a systematic process for the assessment, development, and evaluation of the facility’s health care staff in order to promote positive patient outcomes and experience.Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the facility’s IRAISE values, mission, vision, goals, policies, procedures, role expectations, and other functions needed to perform in the Emergency Department.Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the adult/Pediatric learning process and is able to apply the process in instructing, guiding, and evaluating the learning of others. Ability to adapt to unique age related, development, or cultural/language needs of participants.Demonstrates clinical performance in the department, acting as a clinical resource.Demonstrates clinical experience and/or expertise in ED monitoring devices: defibrillator, invasive/non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring, external pacemakers, Zoll hypothermia monitoring, etc.Demonstrates excellent communication skills in relationships with management, staff, physicians, patients, families, and the community.Displays a professional commitment to the organization, supporting the unit team and promoting unity and teamwork intra/interdepartmentally through positive working relationships.Maintains clinical expertise by attending educational programs, reviewing pertinent literature, clinical practice, and networking with peers.Participates in classroom and clinical orientation of new employees, providing for coordination of preceptorships and competency validation.Participates in hospital committees as assigned and pertinent to specific area of practice.Assist and supporting Shared Governance ModelParticipates in nursing unit activities, in collaboration with the manager, and provides educational resources for staff meetings, unit in-services, and patient education.Participates in the Department and organization wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, quality improvement, and quality planning activities.Participates in the development of core curriculum and self-study modules for selected topics.Participates in the formulation and review of policies and procedures, standards of care, and/or standards of practice.Plans and participates in patient education as indicated.Promotes problem solving (critical thinking).Plans, coordinates, and conducts learning programs which are relevant to the learning needs of the hospital staff, patients/clients, and community.Provides a professional and competent role model for customer service and collaborative practice, acts as an administrative resource.Recruits, selects, schedules, and assists outside instructors for selected programs.Serves as a course facilitator for selected workshops and other courses.Supervise and evaluate the work performance of team members.Facilitate career development: career coaching, assisting in role transition, planning for succession, etc.Supports a safe, blame free and healing environment for patients, visitors and personnel.Job Requirements:

Education
Minimum (Required) Bachelor’s degree in nursing
Preferred (Not required) Master’s degree in nursing preferred

Work Experience
Minimum (Required) 5 years recent RN experience as an ER Registered Nurse

Licenses and Certifications
Minimum (Required)
• A current RN licensure in the State of California is required.
• Must successfully complete and maintain ACLS certification.
• Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification.
• Must successfully complete and maintain PALS certification.
• Current Management of Assaultive Behavior Certification; can obtain within 6 months of hire/start date.

Preferred (Not required) • Emergency Nurse Certification preferred.
• Critical Care Nursing Certification preferred.
• Mobile Intensive Care Nurse Certification – preferred

Pay Transparency

The annual salary range for this position is $109,774.08 – $144,078.48. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital 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 Imaging Services Team, the PET/CT Technologist provides support for the radiologists in the performance of high quality radionuclide imaging, Computerize Tomography, and lab procedures to assure optimum service and care to every person passing through the Imaging Department. Provides related work as required.Essential Duties:Organizes, plans and directs activities relating to patients and procedures for their designated area.Demonstrates knowledge of principles of physics, scanning technique, and computer science skills related to nuclear scanning and CT.Demonstrates complete working knowledge of PET equipment, CT, and computer software necessary to perform studies.Directly responsible for safe and efficient ordering, handling, preparation, administration and documentation of radioactive isotopes.Performs, computes and calculates test results using appropriate tools necessary to produce specific statistical information.Performs equipment visual inspections, quality checks, and troubleshoots problems. Calls for service and notifies all pertinent team members.Procedures are planned and executed considering physiologic and developmental age.Reviews examination for proper positioning, technique and identification as per approved protocols. Selects appropriate equipment and applies immobilization devices as required.Confirms patient identification using the appropriate hospital identifiers (name and date of birth).Reviews patient questionnaire, doctor’s order and requisition for physician notes and/or special instructions, reviews with radiologist and patient if necessary, to assure safety and appropriateness.Recognizes emergency situations, indicate code and properly administer aid as needed.Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination to patient and instruments.Records pertinent patient information and completes all paperwork as required and assists in maintaining files. Performs billing functions timely and accurately.Administrates the preparation of reports and isotopes documentation (i.e. ordering, storage and disposal) as required by local, State and federal requirements and radiation safety officer’s recommendations.Prepares examination for interpretation by radiologist.Keeps PET/CT rooms/work areas neat, orderly, and prepared and assures exam room is stocked with appropriate supplies.Willingly performs other related duties outside immediate work area as assigned or required (i.e., scheduling, Q.C. follow-up, transport, clerical).Assists with ordering and stocking of department supplies and equipment.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High School or equivalentReq Specialized/technical training Satisfactory completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program (must have Licenses/Certifications required under this field) *AND/OR Satisfactory completion of an accredited Radiography Training Program (must have Licenses/Certifications required under this field)Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.Req Able to function independently and as a member of a team.Preferred Qualifications:Pref 1 year Experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Computerized Tomography.Required Licenses/Certifications: Req PET/CT Technologist • If Graduate of Nuclear Technology Program Must have: ◦ Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CA DPH) ◦ Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB) OR ARRT (RT (N)) • OR If Graduate of Radiography Training Program Must have: ◦ Diagnostic Radiologic Technology (CA) ◦ Radiography (ARRT) (RT (R)) ◦ PET Technologist (NMTCB) (PET) • OR If Graduate of both Nuclear Technology AND Radiography Training Program Must have: ◦ Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CA DPH) ◦ Diagnostic Radiologic Technology (CA) ◦ Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB) or ARRT (RT)(N) ◦ Radiography (ARRT) (RT (R))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 $53.00 – $87.45. 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.

POSITION SUMMARYMonitors the health and wellbeing of infants and/or toddlers. Supervises daily charting. Plans and implements appropriate developmental experiences for the infants and communicate with parents concerning their infant and/or toddler. Supervises staff in the classroom and yard.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIESProvide supervision and guidance to children in an age-appropriate manner according to the NAEY C accreditation standards.Creates and maintains an appropriate classroom environment which is safe, organized, stimulating, clean and orderly.Keeps accurate records of children’s charts, sign in/out sheets, and maintains daily attendance records and assessments.Reports all suspected illness or accidents to either the Site Supervisor or Director for appropriate action.Develops a caring relationship with children and their parents.Meets with the parents informally to discuss the child’s daily progress.Maintains knowledge in the field of Early Childhood Education or Child Development through continuing education, literature, workshops, or attendance at education in-service programs. (21 hours per year is required)Follows all infection control procedures. Lesson plans are age appropriate and show progression for development (i.e., inside/outside activities).Participates in planning and implementing special events for the Nursery School and hospital.Reports on any maintenance needs to office Attends yearly parent meeting and attends regularly scheduled staff meetings.Provides physical caregiving, diapering, and feeding as needed. Prepares and serves nutritionally balanced snacks and meals.Job requirements

Education
Minimum (Required)
• High School diploma
• Twenty-four postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in of Early Childhood Education or Child Development is required, three of these must be in an infant/toddler course.

Preferred (Not required)
Associate of Arts or BA degree in Early Childhood or Child Development is preferred.

Work Experience Minimum (Required)
• Two years’ work experience in a licensed daycare center as an Infant/Toddler caregiver.
• Supervisor training, Health/Safety Communicable diseases class a plus.
• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal relations skills.
• Exceptional patience and empathy.
• Pleasant, gentle, and unhurried demeanor.
• Ability to maintain utmost confidentiality.
• Above average health, stamina, and the physical ability to move quickly bend and lift lightweight furniture and children.

Licenses and Certifications
Minimum (Required)
• Current CPR
• First Aid certificate.

Pay Transparency

The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00 – $24.66. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital 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

POSITION SUMMARYThe Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead performs clinical laboratory testing of biological specimens that involves the application of a variety of appropriate professional knowledge. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead is under the direct supervision of the section Technical Coordinator and is ultimately responsible to the Director of Laboratory Services. The testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and for reporting test results.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIESAble to analyze and prioritize work duties.Able to identify and solve technical problems and difficulties during routine testing.Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed, approval of appropriate technical coordinator.Assists in developing a recording system to ensure that necessary controls in the work steps are documented.Assists in developing and installing quality control standards to assure accuracy in test results.Assists in training and orienting new employees and students.Assists the section supervisor in reviewing and solving quality control problems.Assumes the role of a section supervisor when required.Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant or director; andContributes to a safe, organized and efficient workplace by complying with established hospital and departmental policies.Demonstrates knowledge of theory behind the tests being performed.  Requires a degree of skill commensurate with the individual’s education, training or experience, and technical abilities.Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.Each individual performs high complexity testing.Each individual performs only those high complexity tests that are authorized by the laboratory.Ensures professional development by assuming responsibility and accountability for current competency, licensure and credentialing files.Ensures that Staff Clinical Laboratory Technicians and other trainees are prepared for their responsibilities by providing objectives, instruction and guidance as appropriate.Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.Fosters continued improvement in the quality of patient care by actively evaluating current work systems and suggesting or supporting positive changes.Functions in the “Lead” role under the direction of the laboratory director.Initiates, suggests, and if necessary, implements technical and administrative changes upon approval of appropriate technical coordinator.Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.May assist the section supervisor in preparing and writing procedure manuals.May calibrate instruments and assess the accuracy of the equipment; may perform first line preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment including optical, electronic and mechanical apparatus and may institute necessary service, in the absence of the section or shift supervisor, or as required by the supervisor.May review all outgoing reports for technical and clerical errors as requested. Notifies the technical coordinator when supplies are at a low level.Performs all routine and new test procedures which are complex and require professional judgment when assigned to a specific work area.Performs patient responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.Performs specialized tasks and/or advanced decision making for the section.Performs phlebotomy or assistance in the front office as necessary.Promotes an atmosphere of professionalism and cooperation by interacting with others in a calm, courteous and helpful manner.Provides accurate and timely test results by performing assigned tests in accordance with established procedures and policies.Reads the results of tests and examinations and interprets them in terms of the quality of the test performed and definitiveness of the results as they relate to each other and to different age groups.Recognized the administrative changes in staffing and scheduling and adapted to these changes.Recognizes departures from a norm (for different age groups) and be able to understand the scientific and theoretical reasons for such deviation.Responds to the needs of the department and hospital by performing other job-related duties as assigned.JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education Minimum (Required) Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field

Preferred (Not required)
Work Experience Minimum (Required) Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist required

Preferred (Not required) At least 2 years of prior experience in a CLS Shift Lead capacity

Licenses and Certifications Minimum (Required) Valid State of California license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Pay Transparency

The hourly salary rate range for this position is $53.30 – $71.63. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital 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.

POSITION SUMMARYProvides physical therapy care and services as part of the multidisciplinary treatment team to patients primarily in adult and geriatric age groups with occasional, limited pediatric and adolescent patients. May function as Clinical Instructor for Physical Therapy students.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIESCommunicates appropriately with the referring physician.Communicates with patients and others adequately and appropriately.Completes all required documentation.Continues professional development through continuing education.Delegates to and supervises Assistants and Aides appropriately.Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to assess patients and complete other clinical responsibilities from a developmental perspective.Develops appropriate treatment plans.Evaluates patients, identifying problems and defining treatment goals that are specific, objective and measurable.Implements treatment programs using appropriate modalities and/or procedures according to department standards.Monitors the extent to which services have met therapy goals.May participates in clinical education for physical therapy students.Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning and care.May participate in orientation of new staff, students and volunteers.Performs routine tasks necessary for maintaining a clean, safe and efficient work area.Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess the developmental level of adolescent patients and to incorporate this information appropriately into treatment planning and delivery of individualized treatment and patient/family education that is specific to the needs of the adolescent patient.Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess the developmental level of pediatric patients and to incorporate this information appropriately into treatment planning and delivery of individualized treatment and patient/family education that is specific to the needs of the pediatric patient.Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess the effects of aging and to incorporate this information appropriately into treatment planning and delivery of individualized treatment and patient/family education that is specific to the geriatric patient’s needs.Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization- wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation; education; departmental and interdepartmental quality control; performance improvement; and quality planning activities.Job requirements

Education
Minimum (Required) Graduate of PT program accredited by CAPTE or equivalent per California PT Board requirements.

Work Experience
Preferred (Not required) Hospital based experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

Minimum (Required)
• Current CA license as a Physical Therapist or license applicant status., Current BLS certification

Equal Employment Opportunity:

USC Arcadia Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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 Arcadia Hospital’s policy. USC Arcadia Hospital 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 safety.

Pay Transparency

The hourly salary rate range for this position is $42.27- $55.48. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital 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 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.  For RNs applying specifically for the new graduate program, this requirement is waived.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 and 4th Telemetry: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (within 30 days of hire)•    6th Med Surg: 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 $46.00 to $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.

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 stroke patient population preferred.For Cardiac Cath Lab Nurses:•              1 year Nursing experience in an acute care setting such as the ICU, stepdown, or ER preferred.•              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 preferred.Required 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 $46 to $75. 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 Transplant Finance Officer is responsible for financial operations oversight of the Transplant Institute, to include insurance compliance, charges, billing, reimbursement and all applicable policies and procedures established by CMS, UNOS, other regulatory agencies, as well as organ procurement organizations. The Transplant Finance Officer maintains a dual reporting relationship to the Keck Medical Center CFO and the Transplant Institute Associate Administrator. The Transplant Finance Officer is responsible for all finance tasks and activities in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements for CMS cost reporting. The Transplant Finance Officer will work directly with the Associate Administrator of Government Reimbursement and Reporting and KMC CFO on all cost report related issues to maintain consistent process and controls. Serves as the primary liaison with the hospital system revenue cycle and finance departments and maintains relationships with those departments that facilitate accurate and complete financial systems for the business of Transplant. In conjunction with the Transplant Administrator and Finance Department leadership oversees financial matters including budget preparation, expense monitoring, productivity monitoring, payor mix, FTE tracking/utilization, revenue tracking, and billing integrity. Works with Clinical Managers to identify, implement, and track progress of cost-savings opportunities. Identifies and pursues operations improvement opportunities especially the application of technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness. The Finance Officer will lead initiatives related to data analysis, process improvement, and strategic/operational project management, and will work closely with managers, directors, clinicians, quality leads, and other team members to develop work plans, metrics and resources to achieve the department’s strategic goals and objectives. Creates and implements models for responsible forecasting of transplant volume, reimbursement, and resource consumption. This includes promoting sound, reasonable business judgment throughout the Transplant Institute. In collaboration with Managed Care Contracting team, provides contract oversight, anticipates and forecasts the financial prospects for the Transplant Institute.The Director of Finance position will work with various fiscal and operational functions within the accounting/finance departments of Keck Medicine of USC to provide strategic and business leadership in building a shared services finance organization and process transformation. This role will create and operate a consolidated, structured, sustainable & efficient shared services model across the hospitals. Specifically, it will include standardization of accounting/fiscal functions, improving business processes and creating efficiencies through innovative solutions, with a focus on standardization, improved governance, cost containment, and revenue maximization.Essential Duties:Creates annual operating and capital budgets. Develops and distributes comprehensive financial reports on a regular basis. Generates department and service line dashboards and other reporting needs. Ensures all finance related accounting functions are performed in a timely manner.Develops and implements procedures to support successful financial performance of the program. Evaluates, develops, and implements monitoring mechanisms for financial performance, within or outside of Strata. Monitors acquisition billing and ensures charges are appropriately dropped and tracked.Works with Government Reimbursement to submit data required for the Medicare Cost Report and ensures compliance with cost report regulations, including monitoring time studies and pre-transplant charge review This will require training and continued education of transplant staff.Manages philanthropic and other funds to ensure appropriate documentation for disbursement.Completes Standard Acquisition Charge (SAC) and clinic RVU review on a regular basis and as needed.Coordinates with the dept’s office management team and Controllers Services to ensure day-to-day financial tasks are completed (i.e. processing invoices, invoicing, creating and monitoring purchase orders, etc.).Manages transplant institute payer contracts and collaborates with appropriate parties for renewal/termination/initiation including appropriateness of rates, for existing or new agreements, as well as single case agreements.Creates and submits capital requests. Monitors timely and accurate billing and collection of transplant accounts.Ensures timely and coordinated responses to UNOS and payor/network RFI requests.Optimizes and monitors the correct registration and maintenance of transplant patient accounts. Ensures compliance with all Medicare Cost Report and Insurance related regulatory requirements. Coordinates department activities with appropriate internal departments and affiliates.Provides effective Level I management/ownership of various cost centers. Coordinates with operational leads to understand relationship between operations and financials. Develops effective relationships with finance, budget, and compensation personnel across the EnterpriseDevelops dashboards to summarize and report on outcomes, volume, engagement, and other metrics. Utilizes data and benchmarks to support goals and objectives. Defines, improves, and monitors productivity standards. Provides support for analytics initiatives designed to optimize transplant outcomes and performance.Partners with leadership to advance improvement initiatives and opportunities. Continually examines ways to improve business relationships with suppliers, community, etc. and proposes ideas for how to implement improvements.Collaborates with Transplant Institute Medical Directors and Keck Medical Leadership in the development and implementation of the Solid Organ Transplant strategic plan.Provides regular, effective feedback and coaching for staff. Identifies and implements development opportunities as needed to improve performance. Collaborates with IT as needed to manage transplant’s needs. Supports departmental based quality committees as needed.Ensures integration with relevant stakeholders from other service lines throughout Keck Medicines. Identifies appropriate resources to mirror trends in patient volumes, identifying and expanding referral sources, and coordinating staffing support by ancillary departments. Maintaining familiarity with hospital strategic plan and assisting in translating elements to the service line levelPerforms other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Bachelor’s Degree Business, Economics, or Commerce, with major/emphasis in AccountingReq 5 years Professional experience in finance or related health care administration with responsibility for budget management, operations, and staff management, or equivalent.Req Proficiency with Microsoft office (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Req Demonstrates ability to utilize effective, appropriate and diplomatic oral and written communication skills.Req Excellent oral and written communication, analytical and collaboration skills. High level of precision and attention to detail. Ability to summarize complex issues into key elementsReq Ability to work efficiently when faced with frequent interruptions.Req Transplant finance and business experience including knowledge of transplant reimbursement and working knowledge of the Medicare Cost Report as it applies to solid organ transplantation.Req Demonstrated project management skills.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Certified Public Accountant – CPARequired 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 $145,600.00 – $240,240.00. 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.

POSITION SUMMARYMinimum of one year in acute hospital base experience. Under the supervision of the Nuclear Medicine Physician, prepares, calibrates, logs, and administers radioactive isotopes to patients undergoing a variety of nuclear medicine procedures. Operates Gamma Camera imaging equipment, computers, and other isotope sensitive equipment to obtain a visual representation or measurement or isotope concentration in specific body areas/organs. Applies good interpersonal and communication processes utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIESAttends continuing education as required to maintain State license. Attends in-service classes as assigned.Complies with all departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Documents unusual situations.Demonstrates requested anatomy through selection and administration of isotopes, proper positioning and effective use of equipment.Documents unusual conditions and/or limitations, records time examination completed, and technologist identification.Effectively uses the Information Systems programs.Lifts and transfers patients.Maintains compliance with State and Federal regulations relating to the use of radioactive materials.Maintains confidentiality of patient care and medical record information.Maintains nuclear medicine logs as needed.Monitors supply usage, orders replacements as needed.Performs other tasks as assigned.Performs safety inspection of equipment prior to initial use. Reports unsafe acts or conditions to department management. Complies with all safety and infection control policies.Possess the skills and knowledge needed to access the condition of the pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patient(s). Provides educational information to family members as required.Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Quality Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, quality improvement, and quality planning activities.Reviews Nuclear Medicine requisition, verifies examination, obtains patient history and checks for special instructions. Greets patients, verifies their identity, and explains procedure utilizing Aidet for Patient Satisfaction.Job Requirements:

Education
Minimum (Required) Graduate of an approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology with National Certification from NMTCB or ARRT.

Work Experience
Minimum (Required) Minimum of one year experience in an acute care setting required.

Licenses and Certifications
Minimum (Required)
• ARRT or NMTCB certification in Nuclear Medicine required.
• Current California Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification.

Pay Transparency

The hourly rate range for this position is $52.58- $70.68. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital 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.