RN - Nurse Practitioner - STU Health Engemann Admin - Per Diem 8 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

About the role

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) at Keck Medicine of USC specializes in providing comprehensive patient care, conducting physical exams, managing treatment plans, and performing procedures. They collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and efficient patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conducts in-depth interviews and physical examinations to construct comprehensive medical histories.
• Manages treatment of hospitalized patients and performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic and laboratory tests, and writes orders for medications.
• Initiates consultations and monitors scheduling of patients for special tests.
• Maintains patient records and educates patients on preventive care, medical problems, and drug use.
• Communicates effectively with other healthcare professionals and complies with established policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited school of Nursing (MSN).
• 5 years of clinical nursing experience.
• 3 years of experience as NP in specialty area preferred.
• Other certifications and experience as required per specialty area.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.
• Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing).
• Nurse Practitioner - NP (CA Board of Registered Nursing).
• Nurse Practitioner Furnisher (CA DCA) current license to furnish medications in the State of California.
• DEA Certificate Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Justice for Schedule II-V controlled substances.
• NP Board Certified with National Board Certification in Nurse Practitioner area of specialty accredited by Accreditation Board of Specialty Nursing (ABSNC) or National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.
• FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRAINING: Required within LA City only.

Pay

The hourly rate range for this position is $70.00 – $115.50.