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In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, provides care coordination services evaluating options and services required to meet an individual’s health care needs to promote cost-effective, quality outcomes. Serves as a consultant to members of the health care team in the management of specific patient populations. The RN case manager role integrates the functions of utilization management, quality management, discharge planning assessment, and coordination of post-hospital care services, including transfers to an alternative level of care.Essential Duties:Clinical Care Coordination • Able to effectively manage a case load of 18-20 patients • Utilizes the on line Work list to manage daily assigned caseload. • Assess physical and biopsychosocial needs of the patient through clinical assessment and utilizing data from multiple sources. • Analyze and interpret data in collaboration with patient, family, physician, health care team to develop a plan of care. • Ensures that a physician specific plan of care is in place for all patients. • Actively participates in interdisciplinary meetings. • Initiates a discharge planning assessment within 24 business hours of admission and documents in computer system. • Assesses ongoing discharge planning needs and documents is computer system as changes to the plan occur. • Demonstrates collaborative working relationship with social workers to ensure patient psychosocial needs are met. • Participates in physician and unit rounds. • Completes Medicare One Day Stay forms timely. • Completes disposition form for medicare patients timely.Consultant • Demonstrates sound clinical knowledge base. • Serves as a consultant to the health care team to identify financial issues that may affect care. • Participates in the education of health care team members on current healthcare issues impacting practice patterns and reimbursement. • Educates physicians and health care team on observation status, as appropriate.Leadership • Represents the department in a positive and professional manner. • Assists with orientation of new staff. • Delegates and assists with supervision of Case Management Assistants. • Makes appropriate referrals to Physician Advisor, communicating accurate clinical information. • Participates in InterQual competency testing as requested by department director.Outcomes Management • Participates in core measure process in identification of appropriate patients. • Participates in hospital quality improvement processes and helps identifies opportunities to improve care. • Adheres to TENET policies and procedures. • Identifies compliance and ethical issues and reports appropriately.Patient Advocacy • Respects patient/family values and beliefs. • Responds promptly to patient/family requests. • Supports patient/family with end of life issues, making appropriate referrals. • Include patient/family in care decisions and discharge planning.Patient Education • Assist health care team with identification of patient/family educational needs for discharge. • Inform patient/family of discharge plans. • Work with post acute services to address educational needs to ensure a safe discharge plan.Resource Management • Proposes alternative treatment options to ensure a cost effective and efficient plan of care. • Identifies and creates solutions to remove barriers that may impede optimal patient care. • Identifies and documents avoidable delays in the M drive. • Maintains awareness of current managed care contract requirements. • Participates in appeal process. • Performs and documents InterQual assessments upon admission • Performs and documents InterQual assessments upon a change in level of care • Performs and documents InterQual assessments at least every three days • Performs and documents InterQual assessments upon discharge. • Completes clinical reviews timely and communicates to appropriate payer. • Able to prioritize clinical reviews. • Documents payer communication and authorization in the Authorization log. • Completes and submits TAR’s for processing within 3 working days of patient discharge. • Notifies director and physician advisor timely of patients who do not meet InterQual criteria. • Other duties as requested or assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Specialized/technical training Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursingReq 3 years Clinical experience.Req Knowledge of case management principles and healthcare management.Req Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Bachelor’s degreePref 1 year Case management or utilization review experience within the last three years preferred.Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Registered Nurse – RN (CA DCA)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 $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.

Under minimal supervisory, the Transfusion Medicine Quality Coordinator will be responsible for the assessment of quality systems within blood bank. The position will be responsible for the design and implementation of processes to improve performance and or to meet regulatory requirements.Essential Duties:Keep abreast of changes in regulatory requirements that impact laboratory processes. Responsible in the review and revision of departmental Quality Plan and Safety Manual.Performs duties associated with the administration of the quality assurance provisions by designing, implementing, and maintaining a risk-based program and assessment plan.Review and assess compliance within the laboratory sections with regulatory standards including AABB, FDA, FACT, JCAHO, CLIA and others.Identifies opportunities for process improvements through analysis of process measurement data. Use data collection tools (interviews, document review, tracers, observance, etc.) to assess compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency standards.Inform departmental leaders of noncompliance and identify opportunities for improvement. Partner with departmental leaders and staff to implement required changes and coordinate a tracking system to monitor and track project assignments.Identify areas of improvements and provide written summary of audits to Quality Manager.Prepare documents and reports as necessary for quality oversight committees (Blood Utilization Review, Laboratory Quality Assessment and others that apply).Assess workflows, reviewing or developing policies, procedures, and protocols for the department using knowledge of quality principles, practices and procedures.Provides assistance to staff and serves as a resource / subject matter expert.Prioritizes workload to meet pre-determined deadlines, determine urgency of caseload and forward completed product to the appropriate level intra or interdepartmentally.Perform audits as assigned of technical areas.Other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Bachelor’s degree Medical Technology Degree in Medical Technology or related fieldReq 3 years Three (3) – Five (5) years experience as a Clinical Lab Scientist in Blood BankReq Experience in a quality management specifically in Clinical LaboratoryReq Experience in Blood Bank is requiredReq Excellent verbal and written communication, and presentation skillsReq Must be detail oriented.Req Excellent skills in use of personal computer software programs including but not limited to MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.Req Must be able to extract information from multiple sources to include laboratory accreditation bodies, regulatory authorities, policies or procedures and critically evaluate how the requirements apply to daily operations and workflow.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Master’s degree in related field preferredPref Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Microbiology (ASCP) ASCP certification preferred but not required.Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Clinical Laboratory Scientist – CLS Valid Clinical Lab Scientist license or Limited license from the State of California.Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The hourly rate range for this position is $46.00 – $76.07. 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 Revenue Cycle Applications Analyst, Senior will work with external vendors, system owners, community partners, contractors, and Keck Medicine leadership to design, develop, implement and make operational revenue cycle information systems including but not limited to PBAR, Siemens MedSeries 4, Cerner, Change Healthcare, nThrive (MedAssets) Suite, Relay Assurance Plus, Visiquate, GE Centricity, PatientKeeper and others. This incumbent will identify and document information technology design specifications based on analysis/assessment of user needs and generate need-gap analyses. This person will use expert knowledge to generate and develop system scope and objective, analyze and evaluate existing or proposed systems and devise or modify procedures to solve problems Using data processing. In addition, the Revenue Cycle Applications Analyst, Senior acts as an application administrator by ensuring data integrity, maintaining system security, extracting, analyzing and transforming data, facilitating user/vendor communication, and managing software upgrades, implementations and/or conversions. The Rev Cycle Application Analyst Senior also understands the functional workflow and processes of the Departments (s)he supports and maintains system functionality and design in support of workflow efficiency and user/department productivity. The Revenue Cycle Applications Analyst, Senior will also balance their time primarily between direct customer service and project related activities. They will also analyze, plan, design, create and maintain intermediate to advance level reports USC’s various technologies including but not limited to IBM Showcase, QlikView, Cerner Command Language (CCL), OnDemand, and Siemens MedSeries 4 Query/Reports. The Rev Cycle Application Analyst Senior will work independently on complex system activities as well as project management activities.Essential Duties:Customer Service: Addresses customer questions, concerns, enhancement requests, communicates with customers, handles services problems and tickets politely and efficiently, always available for customers, follows procedures, utilizes problem solving skills, maintains pleasant and professional image. Customers may include both internal department users, vendors, and peers within IS.Team Work and Project Management: Helps team leader/manager/director to establish project goals, milestones and procedures, Works on projects throughout the organization, monitors and reports on project task progress, and involved in multiple projects. Leads small/medium projects and facilitate team and cross-functional meetings; uses planning skills to manage and complete work efforts on time and on budget for projects.Solution Design and Development: Analyze events, documentation, requirements and needs to design and develop solutions to solve problems and/or meet organization’s needs. Helps formulate scope and objectives. Utilizes critical analytical and problem solving skills to arrive at recommendations and proposes solutions to department leaders.Performance Improvement/Transformation/Innovation: Demonstrates an ongoing understanding of and actively participates in performance improvement activities, identifies and proactively pursues business transformation, uses innovation to enhance/solve current system and business workflow problems. Act as a subject matter expert for department functions in relationship to implementing and managing responsible systems. Searches for and identifies alternative and/or innovative solutions to technical problems.Technical Skills and Industry Knowledge: Assist and participate in with system activities both project and operational support-related, understands application build, design, and technical infrastructure, maintains knowledge up-to-date, is a technical resource for others, follows technology practices and standards (i.e. ITIL). Knowledgeable of industry best practices, conventions and regulations as well as emerging and evolving technologies.Reports & Analytics: Generate both standard and ad hoc reports. Ability to design and assist in developing non-standard/custom reports as required.Training: Trains new/current staff members on applicable systems/applications. Responsible for working with customer and/or vendors with training on new systems being implemented and rolled out for use in the departments.Other Duties and On-Call: Ability to fulfill On-Call requirements and other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Bachelor’s degree Degree in a related fieldOr equivalent work experience required to substitute minimum education.Req 5 years Relevant experience. * IF NO BACHELOR DEGREE: ◦ 9 years of relevant experience required.Req 3 years Experience in an IS healthcare setting.Req Two full life cycle implementations (from scoping/planning, requirements gathering, design, development, testing, go-live and support)Req Good organization skills with ability to prioritize multiple activities in a rapidly changing environment.Req Strong customer service focus.Req Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point).Preferred Qualifications:Pref Consulting experience.Pref Healthcare experience in either Ambulatory or Acute Care setting.Pref Familiarity and experience 3M, PBAR, MedSeries4, Change Healthcare, nThrive, Patient Keeper experience, and/or Revenue Cycle experience (Scheduling, Registration, HIM coding & abstracting, Patient Accounting and Billing) a plus.Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The annual base salary range for this position is $110,240.00 – $181,896.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

The Portfolio Manager (PfM) manages sub portfolios and their corresponding ITEC subcommittees for governance and execution of all programs and projects across Keck Medicine of USC to promote operational excellence and business growth. The position is also responsible to supervise, coach and mentor the Project Resources (employees and contingent workers) assign to their portfolio. Portfolio Managers are responsible for the overall health of their sub portfolio – and, in doing so, provides expertise and leadership to ensure all projects remain on scope, on budget and on schedule. The PfM provides oversight over projects and programs within their sub portfolio and serves as an advisor and escalation point to the program managers, project managers, senior project managers, project coordinators supporting or leading projects within the sub portfolio. The PfM is responsible for ensuring the subportfolio’s component projects and programs are delivered within scope, according to deadlines, within budget, and adhere to quality standards set forth by leadership. This includes reporting on progress, health, risk (& remediation plans) directly to the PMO Director. From a project management standpoint, the PfM develops project charters, builds project work breakdown structures & schedules, develops detailed project organization charts & role/responsibility descriptions, performs meeting management, communicates progress/status and health, enforces quality management, and manages risks, issues, decisions, action items, dependencies, and changes. The PfM has strong project financial management abilities (funding requests, forecasting, spend management), has prior experience directly & indirectly managing staff, boasts a sharp attention to detail, and demonstrates a respect and appreciation for project documentation by ensuring project documentation for their subportfolio is appropriately captured, kept up-to-date, and stored in a central location.Essential Duties:Ensures assigned projects are defined, managed, and communicated in a consistent, professional and effective manner. Includes but is not limited to:Delivering on scope, on time, within budget, and to an agreed-upon quality levelAdhering to the PMO defined processes, methodologiesMaintaining up-to-date project documentation in the PMO departmental repository (currently Sharepoint)Updating centralized / co-owned reports and dashboards (e.g.,Utilizing departmental templates as intended and instructedServing as the primary liaison for assigned projectsFostering positive relationships with project team members and stakeholders.Help recruit and select project manager professionals into KeckSupport onboarding and offboarding off resourcesConduct performance review, mentoring, coaching sessions throughout the yearPartner with all employees to have a training plan in support of keck business needs and the individuals interest and skillsEffectively have and manage a succession plan for key roles on the teamSuccessfully managing health of the sub portfolio. This includes but is not limited to:Ensuring full inventory of projects within the sub portfolio are identified / capturedCalendaring, preparing for, facilitating, and distributing meeting notes for all sub portfolio meetingsEnsuring governance related risks, issues, action items and decisions are resolved / worked / madeAs appropriate, escalating matters to ITEC (committee that governs all sub porfolios) that could not be resolved at the subcommittee levelProviding timely, accurate and insightful inputs to ITEC related documentation and communications.Actively contributes to advancing the maturity and brand of the PMO by:Proactively identifying areas for improvement in the IS PMO’s project management capabilityLeading implementation of improvement recommendations, as instructed by the PMO Director (may be in the form of policy, process, methodology, template, technical, relationship, communication improvements)Being an active participant in – and actively facilitating – internal meetings (e.g., meetings not associated with a particular project, PMO Leadership meetings, 1:1 meetings with PMO Director, subportfolio project manager team all-hands) and trainingsContributing to the recruitment and selection of new PMO team members (contract and employee).Other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Bachelor’s degree Information System, Information Technology, or related technical field.Req Master’s degree Information System, Information Technology, or related technical field.Req Over 10 years Total post-collegiate relevant professional experienceReq 6 years Project management experience leading information technology projects, including requesting / securing approval to start projects through project closeoutReq 5 years Coaching, mentoring and providing day to day direction and support to employees andReq 2 years Implementing technology solutions in a healthcare provider environmentReq Mastery of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management including tools and techniques (e.g., project planning, risk/issue management, governance, cost/benefit analysis, project change controls)Req Ability to facilitate working sessions with large, cross-functional teams (business, clinical, technical)Req Ability to manage multiple projects concurrentlyReq Proficiency in MSOffice Suite including Project, Visio, Excel, Word, PowerPointReq Exceptional and adaptive written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel from Executive level to frontline staffReq Creative, self-confident, and flexiblePreferred Qualifications:Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The annual base salary range for this position is $133,120.00 – $219,648.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

The Stationary Engineer operates, maintains and repairs, but not limited to, hospital power plant equipment.Essential Duties:Maintains hospital power plant and equipment.Takes equipment readings and records abnormal conditions.Repairs equipment when possible.Does preventive maintenance on all equipment assigned.Safe efficient operation of the plant at all times.Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.Available to work to meet facilities needs.Boiler plant – Understanding of: Start-up & shutdown procedures; failure response; steam distribution; condensate return systems; feed water systems and pumping systems, water treatment and testing.Chilling Plant – Understanding of : Start-up & shutdown procedures ; failure response ; emergency management system ; chilled water distribution ; coils, cooling tower systems.Power Plant : Understanding of : Normal power distribution ; emergency power distribution ; emergency generator ; transfer switches ; fuel oil systems.Energy Management system – knows how to set parameters to the needs of the hospital.Working knowledge of complete hospital systems, mal-functions, trouble shoots and call for service protocol.Responds to all alarms located in central plant.Domestic water – Understanding of domestic water systems, soft water systems, hot water systems, heating water systems water shutoff locations.Heating system – Understanding of ; Heat exchangers, piping systems ; start-up and shutdown procedures.HVAC – Understanding of air conditioning systems; adjustments, cleaning, thermostats, check temperatures on hot and cold decks, replace gauges, change filter media, change fan belts replace bearings, remove and reinstall heat exchangers, grease all pumps and motors.Medical Gases – Understanding of: start-up & shutdown procedures, alarm response procedures medical are compressor systems, distribution systems, emergency shutoff procedures, waste anesthesia gas; Co2; Oxygen, Nitrogen, Medical vacuum & Nitrous oxide.Responds to emergencies in the hospital and assist ion trouble shooting and repairs.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq 2 years Experience in at least a sub acute facility in a hands on position, performing P.M. on similar equipment found in Power Plants.Req Organization/time management skills.Req Able to function independently and as a member of a team.Req Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.Req Unlimited Boiler Operators License.Preferred Qualifications:Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The hourly rate range for this position is $36.50 – $62.05. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients. The Registered Nurse is accountable for the coordination of patient care and education to the patient and family in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment.As an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients and their families in the outpatient setting.Essential Duties:Follows policies and procedures: demonstrates ability to access online manuals and referencesTransfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the nursing processASSESSMENT Appropriately completes nursing assessment and screening upon patient arrival at each appointmentDIAGNOSIS Interprets assessment information and formulates nursing diagnosisPLAN Maintains problem list, medication list and allergies listINTERVENTION Administers medications as ordered and completes re-assessments as indicated Completes patient care procedures correctly per policy Delegates tasks based on others’ scope of practice and competency Acts as patient advocateDOCUMENTATION Documentation is complete and correct on all encounters Assessment and screening at each appointment including pain scale Consents signed for all invasive procedures Ensures medication list is current and completeEDUCATION Provides patient and family education as needed based on diagnosis or treatment planEQUIPMENT Maintain B/P machine Maintain Bladder scanner Maintain EKG machine Maintain Steris and supporting logs Maintain O2 pulse oximeter Correctly identifies and notifies appropriate department about defective equipmentCOMMUNICATION Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including the patient and family by: Clinic to floor or DH report for urgent patient care situations Appropriate patient/family interactions Effectively triages phone calls Utilizing e-mail system SBARORGANIZATION Manages time effectively. Able to organize and prioritize responsibilities Takes meal breaks without incurring overtimeOBSERVES REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: National Patient Safety Goals Uses two patient identifiers Does not use unapproved abbreviations Uses procedural time out Uses appropriate communication between providers Completes medication reconciliation Maintains audible alarmsHazardous waste management Biohazard Medication Sharps ChemotherapyHIPPA OSHA requirements (ie. No food or drink in clinical areas) JCAHO (continuous survey readiness Critical values are written, read back and shared with appropriate provider Dictated orders are written down, read back for validation, signed, timed and dated Maintains a safe work environment for self and othersQUALITY MEASURES Identifies and participates in data collection and process improvementsPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities Relief charge nurse Nursing committees/councils Journal club Educational workshops Membership in ONS Assist in the development or updating of patient education materialsAccepts and completes additional duties as assignedBonus Points Professional certification Other:Performs other related duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Bachelor’s degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN) *Grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019Req 6 months Experience working in oncology as a registered nurse required.Req Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection, and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures.Req Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.Req Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Ambulatory and/or oncology experience preferred.Pref Specialty Certification Specialty certification in oncology is preferred.Pref Oncology Certified Nurse – OCN (ONCC)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 Chemotherapy Certification Obtain Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of hiring.The hourly rate range for this position is $64.56 – $73.95. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for preparing and distributing medications for patient consumption under the general supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with standard departmental procedures.Essential Duties:Works under direct supervision of the pharmacist at all times. Responsible duties include drug distribution and intravenous admixture throughout the hospital and/or infusion centerCompetency in performing ALL aspects of the Pyxis automated dispensing systems. Assisting in ensuring that all medications are appropriately barcoded.Certification in chemotherapy preparation practices with competency in utilizing Texium system.Generates revenues by calculating, recording and issuing charges (OR billing).Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.Consistent documentation of all pharmacy log sheetsCompletes monthly expiration medication assignments and documents consistently.Competency in repackaging/unit-dosing medications using the MILT4 programCompetency in aseptic techniqueAppropriate use of technology (computer, telecommunications, Cerner system, Power Chart, Pyxis) to triage workflow for efficient medication delivery.(checking medication history, printing labels, checking drip rates)Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmacy stock, assist in restocking and rotating medications and supplies.Assists health care providers with phone calls in a timely manner (i.e. answers questions and requests, triage calls to appropriate personnel).Appropriate use of time management for maintaining shift specific = workflow. Technician is able to prioritize responsibilities appropriately.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Specialized/technical training Graduation from accredited Pharmacy Technician SchoolReq Able to perform dose calculations, double checks accuracy of product selection and assures performance of both aseptic and hazardous drug compounding techniques that require the use of a USP797/800 compliant clean room and personal protective equipment to reduce exposure and contamination while maintaining sterility of the final product.Req Organization/time management skills.Req Proficient verbal and written communication skills.Req Must demonstrate excellent customer service.Preferred Qualifications:Pref 1 year At least 1 year of oncology experienceRequired Licenses/Certifications: Req Pharmacy Technician (CA DCA) Registration with California State Board of Pharmacy.Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The hourly rate range for this position is $24.70 – $41.99. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients. The Registered Nurse is accountable for the coordination of patient care and education to the patient and family in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment.Essential Duties:Follows policies and procedures; demonstrates ability to access online manuals.Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the Nursing Process.ASSESSMENT Appropriately completes Nursing Assessment upon patient admission, at each shift and with change of condition. Completes patient acuity by 0200/1400 daily.DIAGNOSIS Interprets assessment information and formulates Nursing Diagnoses.PLAN Develops Plans of Care with individualized interventions. Documents expected/projected patient outcomes. Reviews/Revises/Updates Plans of Care daily based on evaluation and interpretation of patient outcomes.INTERVENTION Administers medication and IV therapy appropriately at prescribed intervals. Completes patient care procedures correctly per policy at prescribed intervals. Delegates tasks based on others’ scope of practice and competency. Acts as patient advocate. Manages restraint use per policy Attempts alternative non-restraint measures first. Assures complete MD order per policy. Ensures MD assessment per policy. Assures patient monitoring per policy. Ensures Restraint Audit Form is completed each shift.DOCUMENTATION Documentation is complete and correct on all flow sheets and chart forms: Admission Assessment Pain scale assessment and reassessment before and after intervention Daily flow sheet Restraint flow sheet Diabetes flow sheet Educational flow sheet Kardex Care Plan Risk Assessment & Reassessment upon Fall MAR Equipment & Supplies Intra and Inter Facility Transfer Forms Belonging Tracking Form Ensures orders are transcribed and signed off prior to the end of the shift. Completes 12h/24h chart checksEDUCATION Provides patient/family education as needed Room/unit orientation Plan of Care Identifies knowledge deficits related to diagnoses and care Uses and provides MICROMEDEX information to patients and families.TRANSFER & DISCHARGE Collaborates with Case Manager and/or physician regarding discharge planning. Ensures all transfer paperwork is completed. Ensures belongings are sent with patient.EQUIPMENT Utilizes patient care equipment appropriately and safely according to manufacture guidelines IV pump Feeding pump PCA pump Epidural pump Sequential compression device Wound VAC Heating pad/pumpCOMMUNCATION Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including patient and family: Shift to shift report Physician Rounds Patient/family interactions MDP Rounds Hand-Off reports Facility E-mail Student/New employee/Contract employeeORGANIZATION Manages time effectively. Able to organize and prioritize responsibilities. Takes meal breaks without incurring overtime. Completes shift on time.OBSERVES REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: National Patient Safety Goals Patient identifiers Unapproved abbreviations Universal Protocol (Procedural Time Out) Hand-Off Medication Reconciliation Clinical Alarms Other Hazardous waste management Biohazard Medication Sharps HIPAA OSHA requirements (i.e. no food or drink in clinical areas) JCAHO – continuous survey readiness Critical Values § Write Down § Read Back § Follow up Telephone order § Appropriate § Documented § Signed, Timed and Dated § Stamped § Entered into unit log Maintains safe practice in the work environment § Correct body mechanics § Electrical safety § Infection Control Procedures § Hand WashingMANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF MEDICAL SURGICAL PATIENTS (6N) Demonstrates the ability to manage patients with THA. (6N) Demonstrates the ability to manage patients with TKA. (6N) Demonstrates the ability to manage patients with spinal surgery (6S) Demonstrates the ability to maintain isolation precautions, respiratory and nutrition care specific to cystic fibrosis patients. (6S) Demonstrates the ability to manage medications and maintain protective isolation precautions for patients with abdominal organ transplants (6S) Institutes safety precautions and skin care for patients with hepatic encephalopathy.MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT/S Demonstrates the ability to manage complex critically ill patients. Neurosurgery, thoracic-forgut, gastric bypass, orthopedic. Liver/kidney/pancreas transplants, hepatobiliary. Open heart, heart and lung transplants. Demonstrates the ability to manage advanced therapeutic modalities. Hemodynamic monitoring. Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT, CVVHD). Ventriculostomy, intracranial pressure monitoring. Ventricular assist devices, balloon pumps.MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS IN THE STEPDOWN/TELEMETRY UNITS Demonstrates the ability to manage high acuity patients requiring specialized monitoring and care. Status post open heart, heart transplant, lung transplant. Status post liver/kidney transplants, orthopedics, hepatobiliary, general surgeries. Status post thoracic-forgut, gastric bypass, neurology, neurosurgery. Demonstrates the ability to manage advanced therapeutic modalities. Ventilator care. Arterial/CVP lines. Ventricular assist devices. Lumbar drains.MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING DIALYSIS TREATMENT Initiates, performs and terminates all dialysis treatments according to policy and dialysis standards of care. Reviews all orders and labs prior to initiating treatments. Informs patient of treatment plan. Completes all documentation completely and according to policy on the dialysis treatment record. Performs all pre-treatment safety checks. Performs appropriate machine maintenance according to dialysis policies and procedures. Checks charts for dialysis orders prior to arriving on the unit with the dialysis equipment. Calls physicians for orders early in the shift when orders for dialysis have been placed, but no treatment orders are written. Completes med/surg dialysis treatments on 3S whenever there are more than 2 med/surg patients scheduled.MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF THE PSYCHIATRIC PATIENT Engages patients in therapeutic interactions Maintains therapeutic milieu Assesses and monitors for patient safety including: Contraband assessment upon admission, change of shift and prn. Initiates and participates in treatment planning. Monitors locked doors into and out of the unit. Logs in Visitors and assesses for contraband. Follows patients’ legal status q shift and communicates with Department of Mental Health and other agencies as required Administers psychotropic medications only after proper consent and documentation Initiates and participates in treatment planning. Submit Fire Arms Reporting FormBEHAVIORAL RESTRAINTS Demonstrates de-escalation techniques as an effort to prevent the need for behavioral restraint/seclusion. Applies behavioral restraint/seclusion when appropriate. Continuously monitors patients for safety (or delegates as appropriate). Ensures physician assessment of patient within 1 hour of application of restraint/seclusion and then at least every 8 hours. Obtains physician orders per policy. Notifies Manager of all behavioral restraint incidences. Contacts significant other as allowed by patient. Completes debriefing, with patient if appropriate, after the incident.QUALITY MEASURES § Accurately identifies patient that fit Core Measure criteria § Completes Core Measure Documentation § Identifies and participates in data collection and process improvements related to Nurse Sensitive Quality IndicatorsPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities Relief Charge Nurse Nursing committees/councils Hospital Teams Unit Based Projects Research Published peer review articleBONUS POINTS § Preceptor (5) § Professional Certification (5) § More than 8 Non-mandatory CEH (3) § USCUH Nurse Week Recognition (5) § Monthly Hospital or Unit Spirit Award Winner (1) § Public nursing recognition (3)Performs other related duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Bachelor’s degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN) *Grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019Req 1 year Acute inpatient hospital experience as RN in United StatesReq Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection, and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures.Req Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.Req Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Surgical Units: ICU and Telemetry experience.Pref Infusion Units: ICU experience.Pref Specialty certificationRequired Licenses/Certifications: Req Registered Nurse – RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association *Required for Departments: Intensive Care, Step-down, Telemetry. RNs without prior telemetry or critical care experience will be required to obtain ACLS within 180 days or by the end of orientation, whichever is sooner.Req Crisis Prevention Institute Instructor (CPI) (Psychiatry)Req LPS Certification and Credentialing within 90 days of eligibility (Psychiatry)The hourly rate range for this position is $52.24 – $85.69. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

As an integral part of the Endoscopy Services Team, the Endoscopy Technician II performs assistance duties during advanced endoscopic procedures (i.e. ERCP) under the supervision of the physician and the registered nurse; works collaboratively with the nursing staff, medical staff and all members of the health care team; demonstrates professionalism through communication, education and participation as a team member; and is responsible for the safe, quality care, and safety of patients who come under his/her care. The GI Endoscopy Tech II generally processes moderate to complex endoscopic equipment.Essential Duties:Maintains and disinfects all GI/Endoscopy equipment, scopes (includes reprocessing), and supplies in accordance to department policy, procedures, and standards.Effectively utilize procedure software, including inputting information in Endo-Pro system, distribute reports, and room/procedure utilization.Effectively utilize travel and stationary carts for Endoscopy ProceduresMaintains inventory control and ordering of needed suppliesPerform basic troubleshooting for monitors and equipment and reports defective equipment and equipment malfunctions appropriately/immediatelyMaintain established departmental policies, procedures, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standardsAssists with patient preparation for procedure, including patient positioning and monitoringProvides proper set-up of equipment/supplies for Endoscopy procedureAssists Physician with specimen collection/biopsyAssists Physician and Registered Nurse as Circulator with providing required equipment during procedureTransports patients in a safe manner, with side rails up to ensure patient flow and safetyEffectively turns over procedure room in a timely manner and prepares for alternate Endoscopy procedures.Performs on call duties on rotation.Assists in providing orientation, training and continuing education for staff.Performs other related duties as assignedRequired Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Specialized/technical training Completion of a G.I./Endoscopy program and an accredited Surgical Technician program.Req 2 years Previous GI Lab/Endoscopy experience.Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.Preferred Qualifications:Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq Surgical Technologist – CST Valid Certified Surgical Tech (CST); OR Surgery-Certified Credential (TS-C) from CAAHEP; OR ABHES certificationReq 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 $26.39 – $44.88. 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.

Performs medical services and performs other related work as required for the well being of patients at a medical facility. Assesses and evaluates patients with a variety of medical and/or surgical conditions. Obtains patient history and performs a complete or focused physical examination and procedures, as needed. Devises a diagnostic and treatment plan to address patients’ medical needs.Essential Duties:Performs medical assessments of patients. Assesses and evaluates patients with a variety of medical and/or surgical conditions. Establishes and monitors a medically appropriate level of care for patients. Stresses health education and preventive medical care, where appropriate.Obtains complete or focused medical histories from patients. Performs appropriate physical examinations, as situation dictates. Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records and prepares reports, as needed.Devises diagnostic treatment plans to address patients’ medical needs. Orders laboratory and radiologic tests. Interprets laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, etc. tests. Prescribes and administers medications, vaccines, and other treatments, as needed.Identifies unstable or high level of care patients and makes arrangements for transfer to appropriate facilities. Refers patients for medical and/or other treatment, when appropriate.Performs medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care and manages conditions produced by infection or trauma.Arranges medical follow-up plan(s), as appropriate. Ensures patients’ understanding of discharge instructions and follow-up planning.Works with Counseling Services staff in cases presenting with mental health problems.Ensures compliance with regulatory, legal, and departmental requirements. Ensures compliance with documentation requirements as specified by JCAHO and other accrediting agencies.Maintains professional affiliations, licenses, certifications, etc. Stays current on developments in the field of medicine.Attends and participates in patient care meetings, clinic meetings, and other events, as required.Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.Required Qualifications:Req MD Degree in Medicine. ORReq D.O. Degree in Medicine.Req 1 year Experience as M.D. or D.O.Req Ability to provide diagnostic treatment and counseling services.Req Ability to analyze situations and take effective action.Req Excellent interpersonal skills in order to interact with supervisors, physicians, nurses, other staff, students, patients and their families, etc.Req Possess a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.Preferred Qualifications:Pref 2 years Experience as M.D. or D.O.Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Medical Doctor Current valid license/certification to practice medicine in the state of California.Req Specialty Certification Board certified with current certificate in specialty area.Req DEA CertificateReq 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 DEA Certificate EXEMPT: Applicable to this department only – *Per Credentialing:, this scope of medical service is exempt from this requirementThe annual base salary range for this position is $220,064.00 – $363,105.00. 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.