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POSITION SUMMARYThis position involves discharge planning evaluations and interventions with patients/families under the direction of Case Managers and Social Workers.  Under the direction of clinical staff, the Discharge Planner performs multiple activities that support the movement and transitions of patients out of the acute care hospital setting, using current knowledge of hospital processes and community services.  It involves frequent contact with patients and families, hospital staff and community resources, agency, facility and /or payor representatives.  Serves as a liaison to external case managers, review organizations, insurance companies, and around discharge planning.  This position requires flexibility of days and hoursESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIESCompletes initial discharge plan, per CMS Conditions of Participation, provides appropriate level of intervention and makes referrals as necessary.  The initial discharge plan must be co-signed by an RN Case Manager or LCSW.When completing the initial discharge plans, reviews the psychosocial situation and discharge planning resources as requested, and provides information to Case Managers, Social Workers, and healthcare team.Collaborates with community resources, agencies, and facilities to provide smooth transition of care from hospital to community, ensuring that arrangements are made in a timely, cost-effective manner.Monitors patient progress against discharge plan in collaboration with Case Managers and other healthcare team members.Works collaboratively with Case Managers, Social Workers, Resource Specialists, and staff nurses to complete discharge planning. Works closely with patients and families to complete discharge planning.Provides resources to patients and families as requested to meet payor requirements for communication and documentation.Delegates insurance issues to the Financial Counselors.Provides patients with the Important Message from Medicare (IMM letter), Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON) and Outpatient Observation Notice (OON) as needed, along with any other required notifications. Recognizes the need for Case Manager and Social Worker collaboration for complex cases and issues and alerts them of potential or actual issues.Responds quickly and appropriately to situations, taking responsibility to solve problems.Uses hospital resources judiciously, with the approval of the department Director, Manager, House Supervisor or Executive. Document in all required programs.Follows the IRAISE Values and Mission of the hospital.Performs other duties as assigned.Job Requirements

Education
Minimum (Required) High School Diploma
Preferred (Not required) Bachelor’s in social work preferred

Work Experience

Preferred (Not required) One year experience in an acute health care setting preferred, or if a new graduate, field placement experience in an acute health care setting.

Licenses and Certifications
Minimum (Required) Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association

Preferred (Not required)
• Licensed Vocational Nurse preferred.
• Workplace Violence (WPV) within 6 months of hire.

Pay Transparency

The hourly salary rate range for this position is $23.54 – $35.32. 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 SUMMARYResponsible for all file unit functions that includes, but is not limited to, filing, retrieving, and delivery of medical records within specified timeframes. Creates permanent folders for patients’ encounters. Purges medical records in accordance with state record retention regulations. Identifies, separates, and files loose medical record documentation and forms in the correct patient record. Responds to internal and external requests for dictation status and transcribed reports. Assembles inpatient, outpatient, emergency room, and miscellaneous records in accordance with hospital defined procedures. Supports release of information activities by pulling, printing, and/or copying medical records. Provides general department support in the realm of HIT I functions to ensure continuity of workflow. Meets departmental set quality and productivity standards. Participates in the overall philosophy of creating and supporting a self-directed team that performs the work effort under minimal supervision.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIESAdheres to hospital and departmental security and confidentiality policies and procedure.Assists physicians in the department with the Physician Portal and Chart Maxx processes.Assists with special projects or duties as assigned.Completes the “Tracking Form” by listing the batch number and date record/documents were scanned 100% of the time.Demonstrates an ongoing understanding of and actively participates in performance improvement and cost containment programs.Ensures “Scanned Indicator Sheet” is present and scanned.Follow the scanner maintenance guide by cleaning scanners on the daily and monthly schedules.Maintains appropriate set up for scanner to ensure optimal image results.Maintains medical record shelves accurately, systematically, and orderly.Monitors receipt of records and follows-up with patient care areas if records are not returned to the department.Orders and processes records coming from and going to offsite storage.Organizes loose documents and forms.Places completed batches in appropriate area for indexing.Prepares fetal monitor strips for storage.Produces daily productivity reports outlining work processed.Provides departmental support as necessary. Areas of coverage include distribution of transcribed reports, front desk functions, all file unit functions, and chart completion functions within the realm of HIT I.Reads business emails at least twice a day.Responds to emergent and urgent release of medical information requests.Retrieves medical records from patient care areas after the patient is discharged.Retrieves paper medical records on request for authorized internal and external customers.Retrieves records from scanning shelf and performs scanning process according to procedure, keeping the shelf current to within 24 hours of receipt of record in the department 98% ofthe time.Supports release of information activities by pulling, printing, and/or copying medicalrecords.Tapes torn pages, EKG strips, etc.Verifies that each batch is prepared appropriately, removing documents that cannot be scanned and removing staples, paperclips, etc.Job Requirements

Education
Minimum (Required) High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Work Experience
Minimum (Required)
• Must be customer oriented and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must be self-motivated, detail oriented and be able to work independently.
• Previous hospital, clinic, or physician office experience preferred but not required.
• Requires ability to problem solve, work under pressure in a positive, team manner, with diplomacy and tact.

Preferred (Not required) Mandarin and/or Cantonese speaking preferred.

Pay Transparency

The hourly rate range for this position is $21.35 – $27.89. 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.

Pay Transparency

The hourly rate range for this position is $21.35 – $27.89. 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 performs clinical laboratory testing of biological specimens that involves the application of a variety of appropriate professional knowledge. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist 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 priorities 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 performing 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.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 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

Work Experience
Preferred (Not required) Microbiology experience, preferred.

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 $50.76 – $68.22. 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.

Department OverviewThe Campus Activities department significantly impacts the student experience for a campus of approximately 50,000 students. The department is responsible for the key functional areas of Recognized Student Organization support and services, Student Government advisement and support, campus-wide student programming, and leadership of the Trojan Welcome Experience programming and planning.Position DescriptionThe RSO Compliance Coordinator is part of the Campus Activities team and reports to the Assistant Director of Campus Activities, with a dotted reporting line to the Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life. The position will play a key role in the management and oversight of the nearly 1,000 Registered Student Organizations with special attention to high-risk organizations. Key responsibilities of this position include:· In partnership with the assistant director, manage the campus RSO recognition process, including applications, approval processes, and administration of the application platform (EngageSC)· Support student leaders in moving their organizations through the recognition process, answering questions, troubleshooting challenges, and training on the process· Educate student leaders on university policies pertaining to event planning, financial processes, and group responsibility· Assist in the creation of training modules for student leaders and advisors· Create strong communication channels for RSO advisors· Follow up on RSO compliance; track policy and elevating high-risk issues to help mitigate risk and ensure policy enforcement· Collect and assess data and create reports for compliance· Liaise with the Office of Culture, Ethics, and Compliance and the Office of Risk and Insurance to implement a framework of risk management· Collaborate with the Office of Community Expectations, the Campus Activities Director, and Assistant Director on Student Handbook recommendations and revisions (annually)· Review and approve RSO fundraising requests· Advise student orgs in the development of constitutions and by-laws· Liaise with departments who assist with management of high-risk RSOs including Youth Protection, Clinical Services, and Rec Sports· Serve on the review team for the University Event Permits Application process for RSOs· Partner closely with Fraternity & Sorority Life with compliance projects, as needed· Maintain and update the RSO resource guide as well as RSO forms and documents related to RSO policies and proceduresMinimum RequirementsBachelor’s Degrees; Master’s Preferred3 years of relevant experienceIn addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values.The annual base salary for this position is $68,640. 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.#LI-MN1Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
3 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements
Master’s degree in related field.

The Assistant Coordinator for Recognized Student Organization (RSO) Events reports to the Assistant Director of Campus Activities and works collaboratively with the full Campus Activities team. The Campus Activities department significantly impacts the student experience for a campus of approximately 50,000 students. The department is responsible for the key functional areas of Recognized Student Organization support and services, Student Government advisement and support, campus-wide student programming, and leadership of the Trojan Welcome Experience programming and planning. In collaboration with their direct reports, the Assistant Director coordinates, oversees, and implements support and resources for the USC undergraduate and graduate student government bodies.Position DescriptionThe Assistant Coordinator works to support RSOs at USC, specifically in the RSO programming efforts. The coordinator’s responsibilities will encompass fostering connections between RSOs and the community, identifying leadership and service opportunities, supporting RSO event management, and collaborating with various groups to enhance the overall RSO event experience. Specific responsibilities include:· Support RSO event needs, including event approvals, budget request approvals, and other required processes related to RSO-hosted events· Lead and advise student leaders with their event planning· Collaborate with the Assistant Director to oversee the University Events Permit Approvals for Recognized Student Organization events· Review and approve RSO events on EngageSC· Regularly liaise with Trojan Event Services for event support· Oversee the RSO budget request process and approve, purchase, and distribute items for the group· In partnership with the assistant director, manage the campus RSO recognition process, including applications, approval processes, and administration of the application platform (EngageSC)· Support the RSOs in collaboration the University Credit Union to assist with approval of RSO accounts, updating the active RSO rosters, and assisting with managing RSO financial policies and expectations· Fully participate in the RSO recognition process· Work collaboratively with campus partners, students, and organizations to support programming and department needs· Supervise, train, and recruit student workers in their roles supporting Campus Activities, programs, and initiatives· Please note this position will require frequent night and weekend work; an adjusted schedule will be used to maintain as balanced of a schedule as possibleMinimum Qualifications● Bachelor’s Degree● 1-year relevant experienceIn addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values.The hourly rate for this position is $24.96 per hour. 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.#LI-MN1Required Education:
– Bachelor’s degree
– Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

Required Experience:
– 1 year

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
– Experience in student personnel administration

POSITION SUMMARYThe Perioperative Services Tech, under the direction of the Perioperative Services Staff RN, is responsible for the care and safety of any patients assigned to the tech and for performing technical and support duties for assigned areas of Perioperative ServicesESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIESThe Perioperative Services Orderly is responsible for transporting or assisting in the transport of surgical patients to and from Perioperative Area.Assists the Perioperative Nursing staff with moving and positioning patients within the Perioperative Area, utilizing sound principles of body mechanics.Adheres to all Infection Control Policies & Procedures especially in handwashing and isolation protocols.Adheres to Handoff Communication among caregivers.Any special equipment needed for transport is available and ready for use.Maintains inventory of designated supplies and equipment at appropriate levels. Maintains designated equipment for proper functioning. Participates in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates flexibility in accepting and completing assignments.Uses equipment and supplies in a cost effective and responsible manner and actively supports cost containment efforts. Is both self-directed and collegial, contributing positively to overall customer service and patient satisfaction.Completes duties as assigned by manager or designee. Responsible for adhering to hospital policies, Title 22, and JCAHO StandardsIs a team player.Displays positive attitude.Collaborates with licensed staff on issues related to patient needs and communicates to enhance outcomes.Performs other duties as assigned.Patient Transport:Prioritizes assignments and workload to ensure timely and efficient patient transport. Applies principles of body mechanics in transporting patients, beds, or other equipment. Safely transports patients to and from surgery. Assists Same Day Surgery & PACU RN’s when requested.Clinical Support:Arranges workload assignments to ensure availability for assisting with nursing staff needs in the OR, PACU, and Pre/Post-Op areas. Gathers and assists in assembling supplies, equipment or positioning aids needed for perioperative patient care. Stocks designated supplies in the OR, PACU, and Pre/Post-Op areas.Infection Control Practices:Adheres to universal precautions. Adheres to aseptic technique.Supplies and Equipment:Maintains inventory of designated supplies and equipment at appropriate par levels. Maintains equipment for proper functioning. Maintains adequate inventory and variety of compressed gas tanks.Job Requirments

Education
Minimum (Required) High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

Preferred (Not required) One year as a nursing assistant or orderly in an acute hospital setting.

Licenses and Certifications
Minimum (Required) Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare from American Heart Association

Pay Transparency

The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00 – $25.63. 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.

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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.

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