Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Room - Per Diem 12 Hour Days (Fixed-Term)

The Nurse Practitioner is a professional nurse with advanced education and training in primary and emergency care of patients.  The nurse Practitioner at VHH-ER must rely on standardized procedures and follow the Nurse Practice Act (NPA) when delivering care. 

Essential Functions:

• Dependent upon area of practice or department assignments, demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of patients for emergent and non-emergent complaints and symptoms.
• Performs other related services as permitted by standardized protocols and within the scope of their licensure.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Education:

Graduate from Accredited Nursing School with Master’s Degree in Nursing

Minimum Experience/Knowledge:

• Prefer one year experience in Emergency Medicine or equivalent experience in Urgent Care
• Competency in performing minor procedures (sutures, casts, splints, etc.),
• Competency in interpreting lab and diagnostic results.

Required License/Certification:

• Current California Nurse Practitioner License
• Current California RN License
• National Provider Identifier Number
• Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Certificate with Schedule II Furnishing privileges
• Drug Enforcement Agency License/Number
• Current BCLS certification from American Heart Association
• Current ACLS certification from American Heart Association
• Current PALS certification from American Heart Association
• NIHSS Certification. If no certification upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire or transfer into the department, and maintained by renewal before expiration date
• AB 508 Certification.  If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire or transfer into the department, and maintained by renewal before expiration date
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 6 months of hire or transfer into the department, and maintained by renewal before expiration date

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 $52.00 - $105.00. 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.

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.