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The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.The USC Keck School of Medicine, Division of Nephrology is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its team in managing patients at both Keck Medical Center of USC and Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. The successful candidate will assist the inpatient nephrology teams (attending, fellows and residents, medical students) in the initial evaluation, patient education, ongoing management, charting and discharge planning of patients on acute or chronic dialysis. The candidate will also work closely with interventional radiology and vascular surgery to assist in coordination of care for chronic dialysis access needs. The successful applicant will have a clinical instructor faculty appointment in the Department of Medicine at USC.The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.  Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.Specific Job DescriptionCompose notes (consultation or progress), dialysis orders and communicate with primary teams about patients seenEducate patients new to dialysis about renal replacement therapy optionsAssisting primary teams in placement of patients at either DaVita-USC or other dialysis clinicsAssisting primary teams for arrangement of elective outpatient tunneled dialysis catheter and PD catheter placementsAssist primary and nephrology teams in coordinating permanent access placement (obtain follow-up with interventional radiology, vascular surgery and communicate with patients about appointments)Assist fellows in kidney biopsies; when adequately trained, perform kidney biopsies with attending when fellow is not availableAssist fellows in temporary dialysis catheter placement; when adequately trained, perform dialysis catheter placement with attending when fellow is not availableObtain and maintain credentialing at LAC+USC Medical Center and Keck Medical CenterThe University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.  Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California: Assistant Professor – Human AnatomyThe Department of Integrative Anatomical Sciences invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the non-tenure Clinical track. The position will begin July 1, 2023 or shortly thereafter. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and have prior experience teaching human gross anatomy to health professional students. The primary responsibility will be to fulfill the department’s obligation for continued excellence in teaching human anatomy in a dissection-based course with a clinical emphasis in an integrated medical curriculum. The successful applicant will also have teaching and advising responsibilities in the department’s M.S. and Ph.D. programs. Ability to contribute to the teaching of related anatomical sciences is desirable but not required (e.g., neuroanatomy, embryology, or histology). Applicants must also demonstrate a strong commitment to empirical scholarship in some area of the anatomical sciences and will be expected to develop and maintain a productive research program with the potential to attract extramural funding. We are especially interested in applications from scholars whose research complements that of the anatomy, histology, and neuroanatomy faculty within the department (Drs. Kristian Carlson, Adam Huttenlocker, Tea Jashashvili, Addison Kemp, Myra Laird, Kristi Lewton, Craig McGowan, Biren Patel, Erik Seiffert, Ruth Wood). Interested applicants are invited to begin their inquiry with the IAS website (https://keck.usc.edu/integrative-anatomical-sciences/), and questions for more information can be addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Erik Seiffert (anatomy.usc@gmail.edu).Apply here and upload a cover letter; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching experience; summary of research interests, accomplishments, and future plans; and contact information for 3-5 professional references including e-mail addresses (reference letters are not required at the time of application submission). In addition to the formal online submission process, applicants should send a copy of their submitted application materials (as a single PDF document) directed to Dr. Erik Seiffert, USC Anatomy Search Committee, at anatomy.usc@gmail.com. Applications should be submitted by September 15, 2022 to receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.The University of Southern California is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The university particularly encourages members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. Further information is available by contacting uschr@usc.edu.

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family” made up of faculty, staff, and students.The Department of Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine, a premier academic medical center with excellence in education, research and patient care, is seeking a full-time Faculty Open Rank  Clinical Track  Gastroenterologist in the Division of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases. Candidates must be board certified in Internal Medicine, board certified or eligible in Gastroenterology, and eligible for licensure in California. Successful candidates will have strong clinical skills, with a desire in developing an academic career that includes research and education. Importantly, the Division of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases serves a diverse patient population in both private and public clinical practice, providing unique clinical and research opportunities. We offer a highly competitive salary package with excellent benefits.  Compensation and academic rank (Assistant or Associate Professor) are commensurate with experience and qualifications.The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.  Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Competitive salary and benefits are offered and commensurate with experience

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.The Department of Radiology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, affiliated with the USC Keck School of Medicine, is actively searching for a Pediatric Neuroradiologist at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiology (Clinician Educator) to join the faculty team. This full-time position will come with an appropriate faculty appointment based on candidate experience.Applicants will have an MD or MD/PhD degree(s) or equivalent, completed fellowship training in Adult Neuroradiology and/or Pediatric Neuroradiology, and ABR certification in Diagnostic Radiology with Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) eligible or certified in Neuroradiology. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record for both clinical and educational achievement in Pediatric Neuroradiology. Research opportunities both within the department and across the institution are many and encouraged.CHLA is a 600-bed dedicated pediatric hospital affiliated with USC. CHLA has the full spectrum of pediatric subspecialties that service a large, diverse population of children in the greater Los Angeles and Southern California area.The Department of Radiology at CHLA is a 16-physician department performing 160,000 imaging studies per year. The department has 6 MRIs: two 1.5 Tesla, two 3 Tesla clinical instruments (a third being added this year), a research 3T clinical magnet, and an 11.7T Bruker research magnet. CT SPECT, CT PET, DEXA, and all other imaging modalities are also present. The department has an ACGME-accredited Pediatric Radiology fellowship program, a Pediatric Neuroradiology fellowship program, and rotating radiology residents from various academic institutions across Southern California.This position is a continuing appointment, non-tenure eligible. Academic appointment in the Department of Radiology, rank, and salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time position for patient care, teaching, and research.Apply here and upload CV a cover letter, and 3 references.   For further inquiries, contact:Marvin D. Nelson, MDmdnelson@chla.usc.eduor4650 Sunset Blvd., MS #81Los Angeles, CA 90027Founded in 1901, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals and is acknowledged worldwide for its leadership in pediatric and adolescent health. CHLA is the only children’s hospital in California to make the prestigious U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll of “Best” children’s hospitals, and is nationally ranked in all 10 pediatric specialties. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is a premier teaching hospital and has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California since 1932.Academic appointment through USC Keck School of Medicine is available at a level appropriate to training and experience. USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. CHLA and USC greatly values diversity and is committed to building a vibrant and culturally diverse community of faculty that best reflects the patients and families that we serve. Individuals from underrepresented groups in medicine are especially encouraged to apply.

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.The Department of Radiology at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) seeks outstanding faculty candidates for positions as tenure track or clinical track assistant professor in the Division of Neuroradiology. Candidates are expected to have strong clinical expertise in all aspects of neuroradiology including image-guided procedures, and will be expected to pursue further subspecialty clinical and research excellence within the field of neuroradiology. At minimum, facility with image-guided pain management procedures, lumbar punctures, and biopsies is desired.Our Department is comprised of over 68 academically and clinically active faculty members. The Neuroradiology Division is currently comprised of 9 individuals, with subspecialty designations of Neuro-oncologic Imaging, Spinal Imaging & Intervention, and Head & Neck Imaging, though clinical duties encompass all neuroradiologic subspecialties.  We have research excellence in neuroimaging, artificial intelligence, molecular and translational imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, and biomedical imaging, with 3 of the Neuroradiology Division faculty holding PhDs in imaging-related fields.To receive full consideration, candidates should apply here and upload  application materials:  a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests and contact information for suggested references.For further inquiries, contact  Christine Ysabal at ysabal@usc.edu. The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.  Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.The Division of Pediatric Rheumatology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) in partnership with the Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) of University Southern California (USC) is seeking candidates for 2 full time Pediatric Rheumatology positions. Candidates will be considered for Assistant, Associate, or full Professor as determined by experience and qualifications. We are primarily looking for individuals on the Clinical-Educator tract and Clinical tract though we will also consider candidates on other academic tracts.The successful candidate will provide clinical care in the inpatient and outpatient settings including outreach clinics and the ambulatory infusion center. While the position is chiefly clinical, faculty are expected to contribute to the education of medical students, pediatric residents, pediatric fellows in our training program and rotating trainees in various levels of training including adult rheumatology fellows.  Opportunities exist to conduct clinical, translational or basic research.The Division of Rheumatology at CHLA is the largest pediatric rheumatology program in Southern California with 5 faculty members and trains 1-2 fellows per year. The division has a satellite clinic in Long Beach, CA.  The program has an exceptionally large and diverse patient population that includes inflammatory arthritis, lupus, systemic vasculitis, dermatomyositis and periodic fever syndromes. Faculty members are involved in clinical trials with Pediatric Rheumatology Collaborative Research Group (PRCSG), research efforts through Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA), and collaborative studies with other disciplines.The Division has an excellent multidisciplinary support team that includes nursing, social work, registered dietician, OT and PT, financial counselors and administrative staff. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient Rehabilitation Services and a comprehensive pain management program. The Pediatric Rheumatology position offers collegiality, intellectual stimulation and ongoing educational opportunities.CHLA was ranked the #1 Children’s Hospital in the Western US and #5 overall by US News & World Report.  It is located in Hollywood in close proximity to hiking trails in Griffith Park, the observatory and multiple diverse restaurants. There is easy access to Metro transportation which is just across from the hospital. The compensation and benefits package are competitive. New graduates and established pediatric rheumatologist are encouraged to applyApply here and upload CV and 3 references. For further inquiries contact:Karen Marzan, MD Chief, Division of RheumatologyBram Bernstein, MD Endowed Chair in Pediatric RheumatologyChildren’s Hospital Los AngelesAssociate Professor of PediatricsKeck School of Medicine of USCPhone: 323-361-8232E-mail: kmarzan@chla.usc.edu Academic appointment through USC Keck School of Medicine is available at a level appropriate to training and experience. USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. CHLA and USC greatly values diversity and is committed to building a vibrant and culturally diverse community of faculty that best reflects the patients and families that we serve. Individuals from underrepresented groups in medicine are especially encouraged to apply.

A Research Associate position is available immediately in the Saito laboratory to study hepatic cell biology, hepatic inflammation, and innate antiviral immunology. Our laboratory utilizes the state-of-the-art humanized liver chimeric mouse model in addition to the tools of cell biology, virology, genetics, molecular biology and systems biology. The ideal applicant will be a hardworking, creative and highly self-motivated researcher who is interested in the field of liver disease (e.g. metabolic liver disease, viral hepatitis, liver inflammation, and hepatic immunity). The candidate is expected to have significant experience with in vitro and vivo experiments, including but not limited to primary cell isolation/culture, general molecular biology, biochemistry, in vivo study skills. This includes, but not limited to, protein assay (Western Blotting, Immunoprecipiatation, gel analysis), nucleic acids (DNA and RNA such as cloning, PCR, RT-QPCR, RNA synthesis, transfection, extraction), microscopic analysis (immune fluorescent staining, Immuno-histochemistry (IHC), light microscopy and image analysis and processing).The ideal applicant will be a hardworking, creative, and highly self-motivated researcher interested in pathogen-host interaction, liver diseases, inflammation, and immunity. The candidate is expected to have significant experience in molecular biology, in vitro and in vivo experiments (mouse), biochemistry, protein assay (Western Blotting, Immunoprecipitation, gel analysis), nucleic acids (DNA and RNA such as cloning, PCR, RT-QPCR, RNA synthesis, transfection, extraction, gene overexpression/silencing), and microscopic analysis (immune fluorescent staining, Immunohistochemistry (IHC), light microscopy and image analysis and processing).The Research Associate’s primary responsibilities will be to develop, lead, and conduct highly technical research projects under the PI’s guidance. It includes identifying the research question, design, and perform experiments, as well as the analysis of research data and provides interpretations. The applicant is expected to serve as a lead author for publication and conference presentation. The candidate must be fluent in the use of laboratory equipment, computer/research/office software to conduct analyses of experiment data. The candidate also contributes to the quality control of the laboratory, such as preparation of general experimental materials, maintenance of laboratory protocols, safety guidelines, and animal protocols. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, references, and a list of any publications or accomplishments.The summary of Saito laboratory research can be found at: https://sites.usc.edu/saito-lab/The annual range for this position is $64,480 – $70K. 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.Preferred Education: Applicants should hold a PhD or be close to completing a PhD training in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Genetics, Biology, or in a relevant field.Preferred Experience: 4-6 years in wet lab (including PhD training)Preferred Field of Expertise: in vitro and in vivo experiments in the field of immunology (pathogen-host interactions), general cell biology, and biochemistry.Minimum Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorateMinimum Experience: 1 yearMinimum Field of Expertise: Directly related education and experience in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods.Percentage of Time: 100%Fixed Term:     1 yearMinimum Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate

Minimum Experience: 1 year

Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related education and experience in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods.

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (PCCSM) at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California is seeking outstanding applicants for full-time clinical faculty intensivist/pulmonologist   positions. Candidates must be board certified in Internal Medicine, board certified or eligible in Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care and/or Sleep Medicine, and eligible for licensure in California.  Successful candidates will have strong clinical and procedural skills and competence in all facets of critical care and pulmonary medicine.Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine is a busy and expanding Division within the USC Keck School of Medicine.  Successful applicants will work with residents in multiple specialties, fellows in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, and advanced practice providers (APPs).  Candidates will provide care at all sites of Keck Medicine of USC including Keck Hospital of USC, USC Arcadia Hospital, and the Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center in both the inpatient and outpatient spaces. Inpatient services include care of critically ill medical and surgical patients, pulmonary consultation, and advanced procedures. Specialty programs include pulmonary hypertension, lung transplant, sleep medicine, interstitial lung disease, cystic fibrosis, and other advanced lung diseases presenting outstanding opportunities for teaching, participation in clinical research, and care of a diverse patient population in an interactive and collegial environment.We offer a competitive salary package with excellent benefits. Compensation and academic rank are commensurate with experience and qualifications.The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.  Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.The Department of Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California is seeking outstanding applicants for a part-time position as Clinical Instructor of Medicine in the Division of Geriatric, Hospital, Palliative and General Internal Medicine.  Candidates must be eligible for licensure in California and have strong clinical skills and interest in serving a diverse patient population.  The annual base salary for this position is $62,400.  When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.  Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients. The Registered Nurse is accountable for the coordination of patient care and education to the patient and family in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment.Essential Duties:Follows policies and procedures; demonstrates ability to access online manuals.Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the Nursing Process.ASSESSMENT Appropriately completes Nursing Assessment upon patient admission, at each shift and with change of condition. Completes patient acuity by 0200/1400 daily.DIAGNOSIS Interprets assessment information and formulates Nursing Diagnoses.PLAN Develops Plans of Care with individualized interventions. Documents expected/projected patient outcomes. Reviews/Revises/Updates Plans of Care daily based on evaluation and interpretation of patient outcomes.INTERVENTION Administers medication and IV therapy appropriately at prescribed intervals. Completes patient care procedures correctly per policy at prescribed intervals. Delegates tasks based on others’ scope of practice and competency. Acts as patient advocate. Manages restraint use per policy Attempts alternative non-restraint measures first. Assures complete MD order per policy. Ensures MD assessment per policy. Assures patient monitoring per policy. Ensures Restraint Audit Form is completed each shift.DOCUMENTATION Documentation is complete and correct on all flow sheets and chart forms: Admission Assessment Pain scale assessment and reassessment before and after intervention Daily flow sheet Restraint flow sheet Diabetes flow sheet Educational flow sheet Kardex Care Plan Risk Assessment & Reassessment upon Fall MAR Equipment & Supplies Intra and Inter Facility Transfer Forms Belonging Tracking Form Ensures orders are transcribed and signed off prior to the end of the shift. Completes 12h/24h chart checksEDUCATION Provides patient/family education as needed Room/unit orientation Plan of Care Identifies knowledge deficits related to diagnoses and care Uses and provides MICROMEDEX information to patients and families.TRANSFER & DISCHARGE Collaborates with Case Manager and/or physician regarding discharge planning. Ensures all transfer paperwork is completed. Ensures belongings are sent with patient.EQUIPMENT Utilizes patient care equipment appropriately and safely according to manufacture guidelines IV pump Feeding pump PCA pump Epidural pump Sequential compression device Wound VAC Heating pad/pumpCOMMUNCATION Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including patient and family: Shift to shift report Physician Rounds Patient/family interactions MDP Rounds Hand-Off reports Facility E-mail Student/New employee/Contract employeeORGANIZATION Manages time effectively. Able to organize and prioritize responsibilities. Takes meal breaks without incurring overtime. Completes shift on time.OBSERVES REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: National Patient Safety Goals Patient identifiers Unapproved abbreviations Universal Protocol (Procedural Time Out) Hand-Off Medication Reconciliation Clinical Alarms Other Hazardous waste management Biohazard Medication Sharps HIPAA OSHA requirements (i.e. no food or drink in clinical areas) JCAHO – continuous survey readiness Critical Values § Write Down § Read Back § Follow up Telephone order § Appropriate § Documented § Signed, Timed and Dated § Stamped § Entered into unit log Maintains safe practice in the work environment § Correct body mechanics § Electrical safety § Infection Control Procedures § Hand WashingMANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF MEDICAL SURGICAL PATIENTS (6N) Demonstrates the ability to manage patients with THA. (6N) Demonstrates the ability to manage patients with TKA. (6N) Demonstrates the ability to manage patients with spinal surgery (6S) Demonstrates the ability to maintain isolation precautions, respiratory and nutrition care specific to cystic fibrosis patients. (6S) Demonstrates the ability to manage medications and maintain protective isolation precautions for patients with abdominal organ transplants (6S) Institutes safety precautions and skin care for patients with hepatic encephalopathy.MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT/S Demonstrates the ability to manage complex critically ill patients. Neurosurgery, thoracic-forgut, gastric bypass, orthopedic. Liver/kidney/pancreas transplants, hepatobiliary. Open heart, heart and lung transplants. Demonstrates the ability to manage advanced therapeutic modalities. Hemodynamic monitoring. Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT, CVVHD). Ventriculostomy, intracranial pressure monitoring. Ventricular assist devices, balloon pumps.MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS IN THE STEPDOWN/TELEMETRY UNITS Demonstrates the ability to manage high acuity patients requiring specialized monitoring and care. Status post open heart, heart transplant, lung transplant. Status post liver/kidney transplants, orthopedics, hepatobiliary, general surgeries. Status post thoracic-forgut, gastric bypass, neurology, neurosurgery. Demonstrates the ability to manage advanced therapeutic modalities. Ventilator care. Arterial/CVP lines. Ventricular assist devices. Lumbar drains.MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING DIALYSIS TREATMENT Initiates, performs and terminates all dialysis treatments according to policy and dialysis standards of care. Reviews all orders and labs prior to initiating treatments. Informs patient of treatment plan. Completes all documentation completely and according to policy on the dialysis treatment record. Performs all pre-treatment safety checks. Performs appropriate machine maintenance according to dialysis policies and procedures. Checks charts for dialysis orders prior to arriving on the unit with the dialysis equipment. Calls physicians for orders early in the shift when orders for dialysis have been placed, but no treatment orders are written. Completes med/surg dialysis treatments on 3S whenever there are more than 2 med/surg patients scheduled.MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF THE PSYCHIATRIC PATIENT Engages patients in therapeutic interactions Maintains therapeutic milieu Assesses and monitors for patient safety including: Contraband assessment upon admission, change of shift and prn. Initiates and participates in treatment planning. Monitors locked doors into and out of the unit. Logs in Visitors and assesses for contraband. Follows patients’ legal status q shift and communicates with Department of Mental Health and other agencies as required Administers psychotropic medications only after proper consent and documentation Initiates and participates in treatment planning. Submit Fire Arms Reporting FormBEHAVIORAL RESTRAINTS Demonstrates de-escalation techniques as an effort to prevent the need for behavioral restraint/seclusion. Applies behavioral restraint/seclusion when appropriate. Continuously monitors patients for safety (or delegates as appropriate). Ensures physician assessment of patient within 1 hour of application of restraint/seclusion and then at least every 8 hours. Obtains physician orders per policy. Notifies Manager of all behavioral restraint incidences. Contacts significant other as allowed by patient. Completes debriefing, with patient if appropriate, after the incident.QUALITY MEASURES § Accurately identifies patient that fit Core Measure criteria § Completes Core Measure Documentation § Identifies and participates in data collection and process improvements related to Nurse Sensitive Quality IndicatorsPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities Relief Charge Nurse Nursing committees/councils Hospital Teams Unit Based Projects Research Published peer review articleBONUS POINTS § Preceptor (5) § Professional Certification (5) § More than 8 Non-mandatory CEH (3) § USCUH Nurse Week Recognition (5) § Monthly Hospital or Unit Spirit Award Winner (1) § Public nursing recognition (3)Performs other related duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Bachelor’s degree Degree in Nursing.Req 1 year Acute inpatient hospital experience as RN.Req Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection, and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures.Preferred Qualifications:Pref ICU and/or Telemetry experience.Pref Certified Perioperative Registered Nurse – CNOR (AORN) CNOR (Certified Perioperative Nurse)Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Registered Nurse – RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationThe hourly rate range for this position is $47.31 – $88.00. 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.