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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 stroke patient population preferred.For Cardiac Cath Lab Nurses:•              1 year Nursing experience in an acute care setting such as the ICU, stepdown, or ER preferred.•              1 year+ IR, EP, or Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred.For 6th Floor Med/Surg Employees:•              Two years’ experience with Orthopedic and Medical-Surgical nursing preferred.•              Certification in Medical-Surgical, Orthopedic or other specialty preferred.Required License/Certification:            California Registered Nurse LicenseCertification in clinical specialty or management desired•              Surgery: BLS, ACLS•              PACU/SDS/ GI Lab: BLS, ACLS, PALS•              Cath Lab: BLS, ACLS•              ED: BLS, ACLS, PALS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire), NIHSS (within 30 days of hire), NRP (within 6 months of hire), ENPC (within 12 months of hire),•              Geropsych: BLS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire)•              ICU/ 5S, 4th Telemetry, 6th Med Surg and Float Pool: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (within 30 days of hire)BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP must be AHA certified.All certifications must be active effective date of hire/transfer unless otherwise indicated.As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.The hourly rate range for this position is $46 to $75. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

As an integral member of the patient care team, the Registered Nurse supports the Chief Nursing Officer in leading the patient care team in providing for the safety, recovery and comfort of patients by implementing the nursing process (assessment, nursing diagnosis, developing the plan of care and the education plan; implementation of interventions, evaluation of interventions and revision of plan as needed); and provides education and advocacy.  Practices in compliance with regulatory requirements including CMS Conditions of Participation, Title 22, CDPH regulations, DNV-GL/NIAHO standards, etc.The Registered Nurse supports department manager and director in quality improvement and growth of unit services; leadership in collaboration with co-workers and other departments; management of efficient services with meaningful and valuable outcomes.Decision-making authority:Patient care within the scope of practicePatient acuity based on patient classification decision-making methodRNs are expected to practice to the full extent of his/her legal scope of practice based on education, training and competency.  RNs are expected to make judgments and decisions about patient care and to act on the assessments performed.RNs are accountable for providing a healing environment for recovery and safe passage of patients through their episode of care in the hospital; for prevention of harm; for educating the patient about their condition and implementation of self-care actions; of educating about abnormal findings and when and how to report to their care-giver; for providing comfort and compassionate careExecutive FunctionsPlanning:Assists charge nurse with planning delivery of patient care for the shift;Contributes to overall unit planning and improvementDirecting:Precepting and competency validating new hires and to new proceduresTeaching nursing studentsDelegating:As indicated to other RNs, LVNs, CNAsCoordinating:Assigned teamCommunicatingExpectations to assigned staff (interventions; report back; etc.)Improvement opportunities; information through chain of command; unusual events;Other duties as assigned.Minimum Education:   Graduation from Registered Nurse ProgramBSN desired (if not upon hire, will obtain within 5 years preferred)Minimum Experience/Knowledge:       1 year clinical experience in an acute care setting preferred.If applicable – experience in treating ortho and stroke patient population preferred.For Cardiac Cath Lab Nurses:•              1 year Nursing experience in an acute care setting such as the ICU, stepdown, or ER preferred.•              1 year+ IR, EP, or Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred.For 6th Floor Med/Surg Employees:•              Two years’ experience with Orthopedic and Medical-Surgical nursing preferred.•              Certification in Medical-Surgical, Orthopedic or other specialty preferred.Required License/Certification:            California Registered Nurse LicenseCertification in clinical specialty or management desired•              Surgery: BLS, ACLS•              PACU/SDS/ GI Lab: BLS, ACLS, PALS•              Cath Lab: BLS, ACLS•              ED: BLS, ACLS, PALS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire), NIHSS (within 30 days of hire), NRP (within 6 months of hire), ENPC (within 12 months of hire),•              Geropsych: BLS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire)•              ICU/ 5S, 4th Telemetry, 6th Med Surg and Float Pool: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (within 30 days of hire)BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP must be AHA certified.All certifications must be active effective date of hire/transfer unless otherwise indicated.As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.The hourly rate range for this position is $46 to $75. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) has a specialized skill and knowledge related to the setting in which they practice and perform physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, and provides direct patient care services, according to established evidence-based clinical practice standards. The NP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting, and provides leadership to the organization and advance practice profession. Duties may include but not limited to obtaining patient health histories and complete physical examinations, documenting findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, and performing procedures as needed within specialty area. The NP also helps facilitate safe and efficient operational flow of the patient through their continuum of care. The NP will function as a part of inter-professional teams by communicating, planning, and implementing care directly with other healthcare professionals, including but not limited to physicians, pharmacists, office support staff, and other advance practice providers (APPs).Nurse practitioner performs diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and health maintenance services. This includes physical examinations, management and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses. Works in collaboration with other health care team members, consulting and referring as appropriate.Essential Duties:Conducts in-depth interviews with patients and/or family, constructs comprehensive medical histories, performs initial and periodic physical examinations and explores patient’s interpretation of health needs. Identifies and treats patients’ diseases. Manages treatment of hospitalized patients.Directly performs or orders appropriate diagnostic studies and interprets finished results.Develops and implements long and short-range treatment plans.Performs procedures such as obtaining specimens, performing injections, suturing and wound care.,Writes orders to increase, decrease or change medication,Initiates consultations and monitors scheduling of patients for special tests.Identifies records pertinent progress of patients, updating and summarizing charts,Instructs, counsels and educates patients regarding preventive care, medical problems, psychological problems, and use of prescribed treatments and drugs.Maintains compliance with established University and department policies and procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, infection control and complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Master’s degree Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing (MSN).Req 5 years Clinical nursing experience.Req Other certifications and experience as required per specialty areaReq 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.Preferred Qualifications:Pref 3 years Experience as NP in specialty area preferredRequired Licenses/Certifications: Req Registered Nurse – RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)Req Nurse Practitioner – NP (CA Board of Registered Nursing)Req Nurse Practitioner Furnisher (CA DCA) Current license to furnish medications in the State of California.Req DEA Certificate Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Justice for Schedule II-V controlled substances.Req NP Board Certified Possession of National Board Certification in Nurse Practitioner area of specialty accredited by Accreditation Board of Specialty Nursing (ABSNC) or National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). ◦ If work in Hospital/Acute Care Setting must have Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) upon hire. ▪ (*Grandfathered from Acute Care Certification requirement if hired/transferred prior to 12/2015.)Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association – *ACLS as required by the NPs Job description for NPs in the Hospital/Acute Care Setting and Ambulatory Infusion Centers (*Required for Hospital/Acute & Infusion Center Clinic settings only)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)FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRAINING: Applicable for this department only: ◦ *Per LA Fire City Code regulations If working within the following areas, employee is exempt from this requirement: Student Health Center and Athletics facilities (within “B” occupancy).The hourly rate range for this position is $64.00 – $105.60. 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 (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.This position requires a person who is an experienced Registered Nurse and has a strong interest in clinical research. The role of the protocol coordinator is a diverse one.  This person works independently, yet is able to relate well with physicians, patients, peers, data managers, and other hospital personnel.  The Coordinator is accountable to the Medical Director and Associate Director of CISO and to the Principal Investigator(s) with whom he/she works.  This person is familiar with and adheres to the policies and procedures of the hospital where working.Specific Job FunctionsI. ResearchA. Protocol Related1. On request from supervisor, reviews new protocols prior to CIC (a review committee) approval, looking specifically at necessity and feasibility of required study tests, at areas pertaining to treatment and dose modification, and drug toxicities. On request will provide feedback regarding time or effort to facilitate budget set up.2. After study start, ensures that study is conducted as written so that scientific questions are answered.3. Conducts ongoing assessment of protocol deviations and violations during patients’ time on study.4. Participates in NCI, FDA and pharmaceutical audits and is knowledgeable of their regulations, especially concerning the reporting of Serious Adverse Events. Enters SAE into iStar for reporting to the IRB and promptly notifies Data Manager of occurrence of SAE.5. Interacts with the monitors from the sponsoring pharmaceutical companies.6. Enters patient registration data into database.  Ensures that patient response to therapy is entered accurately when ‘Off Treatment’.7. On request, may provide assistance and input to Biostatistician for publishing study results.8. Keeps his/her Data Manager updated at all times for On Study and Off Treatment /Off Study of patients.9. Assists in training of other Coordinators.B. Protocol Administration1. Determines patient eligibilitya. Schedules necessary tests.b. Ensures that written informed consent is obtained using correct version of the IRB approved and stamped Informed Consent.  Answers patient’s questions regarding study and toxicities.i. Places original consent in the research chart at LAG, (at Norris gives to the Data Manager to be included with CRFs), gives a copy to the patient, and sends a copy to CTO. CTO will scan into hospital electronic database.ii. Fills out protocol specific data management forms, i.e., Study Parameter Worksheets, Toxicity Assessment forms, etc. to aid in protocol compliance. Places in the research folders.c. Calculates correct dose of drug to be administered after determining the Body Surface Area (BSA).  Subsequent dose modifications based on toxicity may be necessary and require recalculation.2. Protocol Compliancea. Ensures correct return clinic appointment or hospital admission.b. Schedules required tests and procedures for follow-up.c. If patient being seen at outside facility, corresponds with outside physician to ensure that protocol is followed and that tests and procedures are performed.  Obtains treatment records from hospital or physician and obtains outside laboratory results.d. Ensures that study toxicities are recorded and graded correctly and accurately.  If Serious Adverse Events are experienced, follows FDA guidelines for prompt reporting within 24 hours.e. If a violation occurs, fills out Violation Report, has a hard copy signed, and submits to the QA supervisor.3. Investigational Drugsa. Works with the Norris Research Pharmacist in maintaining accuracy of drug logs.b. Obtains and transport investigational drugs to LAG Medical Center from IDS Pharmacy (If LAG patient). Promptly returns unused drug from LAC within 24 hours.c. Ensures patient compliance when taking oral investigational drugs4. Pharmacokinetics/blood drawsa. Arranges admission to the Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) at University Hospital so that samples can be obtained.b. For other research blood draws: At Norris, fills out specimen request slips and coordinates the drawing of specimens with the clinical lab, processes samples after blood is drawn, and stores at the appropriate temperature. At LAG, will also draw the blood sample, and give to specimen person to process.c. Supervises packing, transporting and shipping of research samples   to sponsor in accordance with IATA and sponsor shipping guidelines.5. Clinical Research Forms (CRFs)a. When appropriate, ensures that Quality of Life questionnaires are completed.b. Ensures that data needed by the Data Manager to complete CRFs are obtained and documented. c. May be responsible for completion of some CRFs6. Follows CISO SOPsII. Patient Care RelatedA. Physician/Investigator Interaction1. Acts as consultant to PI in accruing patients.  Discusses patient eligibility questions and other relevant patient concerns.2. Is liaison between patient and physician in dealing with medical problems3. Discusses toxicities, protocol deviations, or violations that may require a protocol violation report or SAE report.4. Ensure that tumor measurements are obtained, recorded and that tumor responses are calculated properly. Ensures that physician signs the Tumor Flow Sheet.B. Patient Interaction1. Discusses available study protocols over phone when prospective patients/families call in.2. Screens for potential patient protocol entry.3. Coordinates pre-study evaluations and follow up with patients for any potential questions regarding the study and toxicities.4. Assesses psychosocial needs to ensure patient compliance.5. Conducts thorough pre-study assessment for determining baseline symptoms for Toxicity Assessment form.6. Sees patient at each visit for ongoing toxicity assessment and ensures that treating physician countersigns the Toxicity Assessment Form. When necessary, ensures that the drug dose is modified appropriately,7. Educates patient regarding possible toxicities and instructs patient to call if any questions or problems.  Is the initial contact person for the patient for problems encountered. Will triage calls appropriately with the physician.8. Assesses, documents, and manages adverse reactions with the physician.C. Hospital Staff Interaction1. Conducts in-service classes for nurses, pharmacists, and CTU personnel for new investigational drugs/protocols.2. Functions as the resource person for protocol study questions.3. Communicates any patient related problem or concern to staff nurses, social workers, and home health coordinators.4. Works closely with pharmacists and hospital nurses to ensure that protocol agents are administered accurately and safely.5. Coordinates obtaining, processing, and transporting of research specimens with hospital lab, CTU and destination lab.6. If admission to the CTU is required, coordinates each admission with CTU staff; is responsible for completing standardized orders and obtaining PI signature. Ensures sponsor provided lab kits are delivered to CTU.7. Works with different disciplines, i.e. radiologists, surgeons, etc., and in different clinics for patient recruitment to studies and for the conduct of the clinical trial.8. Fills Research Order Forms (ROFs) for research visit and submits to CRO.9. Is familiar with and complies with hospital regulations.  Adheres to guidelines set up by Hospital nursing service. Norris RNs must apply for credentialing and be approved in order to work in Norris Clinic.D. Patient Coverage During Absences From WorkIf unable to work due to illness, planned vacation or meetings, the Protocol Coordinator will make arrangements for coverage with his/her peers. For Norris, if working in a Program with two coordinators, the other Coordinator will cover. If working in the Lung/Head and Neck program or the Women’s Program, the Coordinators from these two Programs will cover each other. At LAG Medical Center site, the Coordinators cover each other.  If unable to arrange coverage, the coordinator will contact the CISO Associate Director for assistance.RequirementsBachelor’s DegreeMinimum one year experienceCurrent California Registered Nurse licenseWill complete credentialing application and competency course for scribing chemotherapy/biotherapy orders with Norris clinics.Ability to work independently with minimal supervisionAbility to work well with many people and in different disciplinesCompletes Human Subject Training, HIPPA, GCP, and Sexual Harassment on- line courses.Takes Blood Bourne Pathogens class and obtains shipping certificateSpecial Instructions to Applicants:Applicant Attachments (Required): Résumé & Cover LetterApplicant Attachments (Optional): Letters of RecommendationThe hourly rate range for this position is $48.77 – $62.70. 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 consideration.Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 1 year
Minimum Field of Expertise: Registered Nurse, California Registered Nurse license, current CPR certification, and clinical experience or clinical research experience. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with patients and their families, other medical staff and administrative personnel.

The Data Scientist to derive insights from the vast amounts of patient and environmental data available within our data warehouse. To achieve this goal, novel and creative machine learning and statistical analyses are needed. The incumbent will work closely with USC researcher teams to design analysis specifications, including input data specifications, data cleaning, algorithms, and interpretation of results. The incumbent will develop and implement algorithms on existing data warehouse records and may nominate new external data sources to be ingested to the data warehouse to strengthen analyses. Analyses will address a wide variety of clinical and research outcomes. The incumbent will research and implement state-of-the-art AI algorithms, apply off-the-shelf AI and data-centric tools, and collect, store, and maintain data. The successful candidate will have demonstrated competence in developing highly scalable artificial intelligence systems with multiple dependencies across teams.Essential Duties:Develop, test, and install new software applications, and enhances functionality of existing applications, for artificial intelligence and machine learningDesign, develop, and implement artificial intelligence algorithms, and build scalable production systems focused on clinical and research outcomesIdentify creative uses of artificial intelligence and potential artificial intelligence innovations in health care researchCollaborate with a team of programmers and informatics experts to address emerging client needsCollect and manage new datasets with bearing on artificial intelligence analyses of healthcare dataCreate new experimental frameworks to collect data, build tools to automate data collectionCorrelate similar data to find actionable results and search through large data sets for usable informationCreate reports and presentations on analysis resultsRemain current on trends in informatics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence for healthcareOther duties as assignedRequired Qualifications:Req Bachelor’s Degree Computer science, artificial intelligence, informatics, or closely related field.Req Strong SQL skills. Must have the ability to write complex, highly-optimized queries across large volumes of data.Req Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.Req Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Master’s degreePref 3 years Proven experience with: Artificial intelligence and machine learning, Advanced analytics and business intelligence, Python programming and/or R, SQL and other DBMSPref Additional proven experience with: Clinical informatics and healthcare data Technical writing Jupyter notebooks SAS, Stata, SPSS AWS environment and tools Sagemaker, TensorFlow, Kafka and/or Spark, HadoopRequired 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 $95,680.00 – $158,230.00. 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 supervision and guidance, the Business Application Analyst II will work with external vendors, system owners, community partners, contractors, and Keck Medicine leadership to design, develop, implement and make operational Business Application information systems, including but not limited to: Lawson Financials (Fin), Lawson Supply Chain (SCM), Kronos Timekeeping and Scheduling, Kronos Extensions (aka Optilink), Kaufman Hall Budgeting and Planning, and Strata Decision Support Solution (DSS). This incumbent will identify and document design specifications based on analysis/assessment of user needs and generate need-gap analyses. This person will use 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 incumbent 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 incumbent 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 Business Application Analyst II will focus primarily on direct customer services while also participating in project related activities. They will also analyze, plan, design, create and maintain simple to intermediate level reports leveraging USC’s various technologies including but not limited to SQL, QlikView, Lawson Business Intelligence, Infor Business Intelligence, and Kronos Genies. The Business Application Analyst II will work independently on system activities as well as project management activities.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.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.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.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 own work efforts and uses planning skills to manage and complete work efforts on time and on budget for projects.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 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 Bachelor’s degree Degree in Information Systems, Business, Science OR equivalent work experience.Req 3 years 3 relevant experience. * IF NO BACHELOR’S DEGREE: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.Req 2 years Experience in IS healthcare setting.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)Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.Req Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning and evaluation skills.Req Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.Req Able to function independently and as a member of a team.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Familiarity and experience with Kronos, Lawson, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Finance and/or Procurement/Supply chain experience (purchasing, inventory, warehousing, accounts payable), and/or Human Capital Management and/or Payroll processing.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 $39.00 – $63.95. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Clinical Faculty Position – Occupational Therapy Department, Keck Hospital of USC & Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center (Hiring for Multiple Positions Across Service Areas) The Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Southern California (USC) invites applications for multiple full-time clinical faculty positions within the Department of Occupational Therapy at Keck Hospital of USC & Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. We are hiring for distinct roles across several adult rehabilitation service areas, with opportunities for clinicians to float between practice settings as service needs require. Openings are currently available in:Acute careCritical careHospital-based outpatient rehabilitationWe welcome applicants with a broad range of experience serving adult physical rehabilitation populations and a current license to practice occupational therapy in California.Clinical opportunities exist across diverse practice areas, including but not limited to:Neurological & cognitive rehabilitation (stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury)Lymphedema management (Certified Lymphedema Therapist preferred) and Oncology rehabilitationCardiopulmonary & Transplant rehabilitationMusculoskeletal & orthopedic rehabilitationChronic condition management (Lifestyle Redesign Certification preferred)Assignments will be determined based on clinical expertise, prior experience, and organizational needs, allowing clinicians to work in focused specialty areas or gain exposure to multiple service lines within our dynamic academic medical center. Advance your career in a world-class academic medical center, combining patient care, clinical teaching, and program development in an interdisciplinary team environment. This position is available 10/01/2025.Salary and Benefits:The annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 – $110,000. When extending an offer of employment, USC considers various factors including the scope of responsibilities, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and external market considerations.To support the well-being of our faculty and staff, USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of perks to help protect their and their dependents’ health, wealth, and future. These benefits are available as part of the overall compensation and total rewards package. You can learn more about USC’s comprehensive benefits here.Ready to Make an Impact?If you’re excited about shaping the future of education and joining a high-achieving team, apply today! Help us create transformative learning experiences that prepare students for the future. Submit your resume and application now to be a part of our journey.USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. 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.

Clinical Faculty Position – Occupational Therapy Department, Keck Hospital of USC & Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center (Hiring for Multiple Positions Across Service Areas) The Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Southern California (USC) invites applications for multiple full-time clinical faculty positions within the Department of Occupational Therapy at Keck Hospital of USC & Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. We are hiring for distinct roles across several adult rehabilitation service areas, with opportunities for clinicians to float between practice settings as service needs require. Openings are currently available in:Acute careCritical careHospital-based outpatient rehabilitationWe welcome applicants with a broad range of experience serving adult physical rehabilitation populations and a current license to practice occupational therapy in California.Clinical opportunities exist across diverse practice areas, including but not limited to:Neurological & cognitive rehabilitation (stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury)Lymphedema management (Certified Lymphedema Therapist preferred) and Oncology rehabilitationCardiopulmonary & Transplant rehabilitationMusculoskeletal & orthopedic rehabilitationChronic condition management (Lifestyle Redesign Certification preferred)Assignments will be determined based on clinical expertise, prior experience, and organizational needs, allowing clinicians to work in focused specialty areas or gain exposure to multiple service lines within our dynamic academic medical center. Advance your career in a world-class academic medical center, combining patient care, clinical teaching, and program development in an interdisciplinary team environment. This position is available 10/01/2025.Salary and Benefits:The annual base salary range for this position is $xx,xxx – $xx,xxx. When extending an offer of employment, USC considers various factors including the scope of responsibilities, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and external market considerations.To support the well-being of our faculty and staff, USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of perks to help protect their and their dependents’ health, wealth, and future. These benefits are available as part of the overall compensation and total rewards package. You can learn more about USC’s comprehensive benefits here.Ready to Make an Impact?If you’re excited about shaping the future of education and joining a high-achieving team, apply today! Help us create transformative learning experiences that prepare students for the future. Submit your resume and application now to be a part of our journey.USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. 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.

USC Gould School of Law is seeking an instructor to teach our online Effective Writing for Professionals class from January through May 2026. We expect that the instructor will spend approximately 10-15 hours of work per week on instruction of the course, including the timely grading of assignments and communication with students.Students enrolled in this course will be in our Online LL.M., Online M.S.L., and various of our Online Certificate programs. Courses will be developed and taught fully online; lecturers may work from any location. Candidates should have strong professional background in the field, preferably with law school and/or online teaching experience.Effective Writing for Professionals (2 units) is designed to study and practice writing in business and legal settings.  The premise is to teach students writing structure based on audience, tone, form, and purpose. We will address the fundamentals of business writing, including electronic mail, letters, formal reports, and memos, with an emphasis on clear and concise writing.  The course will also feature the fundamentals of legal writing, including IRAC, with an emphasis on legal analysis and consistent writing.—USC reserves the “Adjunct” appointment for faculty teaching less than full-time at USC, who are employed full-time in a primary profession or career elsewhere. Adjunct faculty typically teach only one course per year but, in exceptional cases, may teach one course per semester, if approved by the dean.To ensure compliance with federal, state or local regulatory requirements as well as university policy and procedures, Adjunct Lecturers are required to complete specific training requirements as a condition of employment. Adjuncts Lecturers must complete mandated training by a required deadline. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination, in accordance with the Faculty Handbook. Trainings that are required for all faculty and staff include USC’s Harassment Prevention Training at the time of hire and every two years thereafter, USC’s Integrity and Accountability Code Training at the time of hire, Information Security training annually, and Workplace Violence Prevention Plan training annually. A variety of other trainings may be required based on specific job responsibilities.https://policy.usc.edu/training-requirements-and-opportunities/https://employees.usc.edu/learn-grow/learning-and-professional-development/required-training/The base salary range for this position is $2,433.66 – $9,984.65 per semester. 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 number of units per course, 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 Gould School of Law (Gould) considers candidates that demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values. Gould holds a unique position in society, and within the university, as every aspect of these principles are influenced by and can be protected through legal rules and institutions.  At Gould, we are proudly committed to maintaining a community in which each person respects the rights of others to live, work, and learn in peace and dignity, to be proud of who and what they are, and to have equal opportunity to realize their full potential as individuals and members of society.

USC Gould School of Law is seeking an instructor to work on curriculum development and to teach our new online AI Ethics, Privacy & Regulation class. The instructor will work on curriculum development with our team of instructional designers, spending a few hours/week from November 2025 to May 2025.The instructor will then teach the course during the summer 2026 semester, from May through August 2026. We expect that the instructor will spend approximately 10-15 hours of work per week on instruction of the course, including the timely grading of assignments and communication with students.Students enrolled in this course will be in our Online LL.M., Online M.S.L., and various of our Online Certificate programs. Courses will be developed and taught fully online; lecturers may work from any location. Candidates should have strong professional background in the field, preferably with law school and/or online teaching experience.AI Ethics, Privacy and Regulation (2 units) will explore the ethical, legal, and privacy implications involved with using Artificial Intelligence. It will focus on case law, statutes, and regulations regarding generative AI. Students will study current and proposed regulations, both at the national and international levels. With respect to ethics, the focus will be on bias, discrimination, and accountability. Students will also review the rules of professional responsibility to understand ethical issues relevant to the legal profession. Lastly, students will also explore the challenges posed by AI-powered systems that collect and process personal and biometric data. —USC reserves the “Adjunct” appointment for faculty teaching less than full-time at USC, who are employed full-time in a primary profession or career elsewhere. Adjunct faculty typically teach only one course per year but, in exceptional cases, may teach one course per semester, if approved by the dean.To ensure compliance with federal, state or local regulatory requirements as well as university policy and procedures, Adjunct Lecturers are required to complete specific training requirements as a condition of employment. Adjuncts Lecturers must complete mandated training by a required deadline. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination, in accordance with the Faculty Handbook. Trainings that are required for all faculty and staff include USC’s Harassment Prevention Training at the time of hire and every two years thereafter, USC’s Integrity and Accountability Code Training at the time of hire, Information Security training annually, and Workplace Violence Prevention Plan training annually. A variety of other trainings may be required based on specific job responsibilities.https://policy.usc.edu/training-requirements-and-opportunities/https://employees.usc.edu/learn-grow/learning-and-professional-development/required-training/The base salary range for this position is $2,433.66 – $9,984.65 per semester. 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 number of units per course, 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 Gould School of Law (Gould) considers candidates that demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values. Gould holds a unique position in society, and within the university, as every aspect of these principles are influenced by and can be protected through legal rules and institutions.  At Gould, we are proudly committed to maintaining a community in which each person respects the rights of others to live, work, and learn in peace and dignity, to be proud of who and what they are, and to have equal opportunity to realize their full potential as individuals and members of society.