Medical Assistant - LV Trop Family Med Cl - Full Time 8, 10, 12 Hour Rotating Shifts (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

About the Role

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Convenience Care performs 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. The NP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting, and provides leadership to the organization and the advance practice profession.

The NP functions as part of inter-professional teams, communicating, planning, and implementing care directly with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, pharmacists, office support staff, and other advance practice providers (APPs). The role includes managing clinical aspects of the clinic, patient care, job performance evaluations, staffing, scheduling, and training new employees.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient health histories and completes physical examinations, documenting pertinent normal and abnormal findings.
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Performs procedures such as obtaining specimens, injections, immunizations, skin biopsies, suturing, wound care, and managing trauma or infection-related conditions.
• Develops and implements long and short-range treatment plans.
• Writes orders for medication changes, subject to physician review.
• Initiates consultations and monitors scheduling for special tests.
• Identifies, records, and updates patient progress, notifying physicians of changes in condition.
• Instructs and counsels patients and families on preventive care, medical and psychological problems, and prescribed treatments.
• Acts as a liaison with governmental agencies such as the CDC and NIH.
• Assists with medical research projects and obtains IRB approval for treatment protocols.
• Researches and refers patients to appropriate community resources based on medical needs.
• Maintains compliance with university, department, and regulatory policies, including safety and infection control.
• Participates in in-service education programs and professional associations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited school of Nursing.
• 5 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Excellent communication skills, including proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English.
• Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Nevada State Board of Nursing.
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification from the Nevada State Board of Nursing.
• NP Board Certification in one of the following: Acute Care (ACNP), Adult Medicine (ANP), Family Medicine (FNP), or Gerontology (AGNP).
• DEA Certificate for Schedule II-V controlled substances with a Nevada address.
• Valid Nevada Board of Pharmacy certificate.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Radiology Life Support (ARLS) certification (required upon hire or within 30 days).
• USC Credentialing from the governing board (must be obtained within 6 months of hire).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish (ability to understand and communicate with Spanish-speaking individuals).

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $110,240.00 - $181,896.00. When extending an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, internal equity, and external market conditions.