University of Southern California (USC)
Location
Newport Beach, CA | United States
Job description
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.
The Department of Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California is seeking outstanding applicants to fill the position of Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the Division of Medical Oncology Newport Beach Oncology satellite clinic. The Hematology Oncology NP/PA under the direction of a Hematologist Oncologist assists in the care of patients with a variety of hematologic oncologic disorders (malignant and non-malignant). The NP/PA will also assist other personnel to ensure high quality delivery of patient care and services to this patient population. He/She will medically manage patients and dictate clinic notes in the ambulatory clinic. Orders medications, diagnostic studies, and therapeutic procedures related to their illnesses and track results timely. Maintains records in Keckcare (Cerner) accordingly. Responsible for routine medical management review of these patients with collaborating physician(s). Be available to meet with hospitalized patients for this population as needed. Communicates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care. Collaborate with supervising physician and medical director to develop protocols or redefining the management of this patient population, considering clinical acuity and cost perspectives. Will monitor compliance of protocols, and work with QI department for process improvement regarding the care of the hematologic oncologic patients. Provides education and support to patients and families. Provides education to the hospital staff regarding treatment modalities for these patients when needed. Supports and participates in clinical research studies involving patients as appropriate; works closely with physicians as necessary to obtain data for publication. Acts as a liaison between patient(s) and multiple medical/surgical disciplines involved in the care of these patients; communicates plan of care with referring physicians. Works to maintain and establish new relationships with referring physicians; works with clinic leadership team regarding program development, marketing, and target populations
The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Field of Expertise/Required License and Certification: Possession of current certificate of completion from a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program. Current and valid California State RN and Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant licenses, and Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Clinical nursing experience. A fire and safety certification is required. If an applicant does not have this certification upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days (about 4 and a half weeks) of hire, and maintained by renewal before expiration date.
JOB LOCATION: Orange County - around Newport Beach, CA
SALARY RANGE: $152,880.00 TO $215,300.80/annual
THIS IS A PRACTITIONER POSITION You will not be teaching NP/PAstudents.
About University of Southern California (USC)
USC is the leading private research university in Los Angeles—a global center for arts, technology and international business. With more than 47,500 students, we are located primarily in Los Angeles but also in various US and global satellite locations. As the largest private employer in Los Angeles, responsible for $8 billion annually in economic activity in the region, we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills across a variety of academic and professional schools and administrative units. As a USC employee and member of the Trojan Family—the faculty, staff, students, and alumni who make USC a great place to work—you will enjoy excellent benefits, including a variety of well-being programs designed to help individuals achieve work-life balance.
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