Clinical Instructor of OB/GYN (Practitioner)

About the role

The University of Southern California Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join its faculty as a Clinical Instructor of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Responsibilities

• 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 patients using critical and strategic thinking, analytical and planning skills while demonstrating effective organizational and time management skills.
• Identifies patient’s educational needs and provides health related information to enhance patient’s and family’s understanding of medical condition and related treatments.
• Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding care, medical problems, psychological problems and use of prescribed devices, treatments and drugs.
• Directly performs or orders appropriate diagnostic studies and interprets finished results; in consultation with the physician when necessary.
• Develops and implements long and short-range treatment plans in conjunction with the MDs.
• Performs procedures and obtains informed consent for procedure that will be performed specifically by the NP.
• Writes orders to initiate or modify medications.
• Initiates consultations as identified and admission of transfers from other facilities.
• 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.
• Participates in in-service education programs and professional associations to maintain their certifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Master’s Degree- Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing (MSN).
• Minimum Experience: 5 Years of Clinical work experience in Gynecology 3 Years’ experience as a NP in Women’s Health.

Qualifications

• Required Licensure/Certifications: Current State of California license as a Registered Nurse (RN), Current Nurse Practitioner license from CA Board of Registered Nursing, Nurse Practitioner Furnisher (CA DCA) - Current Furnishing license to furnish medications in the State of California, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Justice for Schedule II-V controlled substances, 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.
• Current BLS Certification – Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.
• 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).

Pay

The salary range for this position is $170,000-$185,000.

Schedule

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Benefits

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