Clinical Instructor of OB​/GYN; Practitioner

Overview

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 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
. The Nurse Practitioner would be a part of the Division of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Gynecologic Sub‑Specialties and would practice in Downtown Los Angeles and Keck Medical Center of USC. The NP must have a specialized skillset and knowledge related to the setting in which they practice and perform physical exams, collect and document data, conduct approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribe appropriate interventions and medications, and provide direct patient care services, according to established evidence‑based clinical practice standards.

The NP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting, and provides leadership to the organization and advance practice profession. Duties may include but are not limited to obtaining patient health histories and complete physical examinations, documenting findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, and performing procedures as needed within specialty area.

The NP also helps facilitate safe and efficient operational flow of the patient through their continuum of care. The NP will function as a part of inter‑professional teams by communicating, planning, and implementing care directly with other healthcare professionals, including but not limited to physicians, pharmacists, office support staff, and other advance practice providers (APPs).

The essential duties of the NP include the following:

• Conduct in‑depth interviews with patients and/or family, construct comprehensive medical histories, perform initial and periodic physical examinations and explore patient’s interpretation of health needs.
• Identify and treat patients’ diseases. Manage treatment of patients using critical and strategic thinking, analytical and planning skills while demonstrating effective organizational and time‑management skills.
• Identify patient’s educational needs and provide health‑related information to enhance patient’s and family’s understanding of medical condition and related treatments.
• Instruct and counsel patients and families regarding care, medical problems, psychological problems and use of prescribed devices, treatments and drugs.
• Directly perform or order appropriate diagnostic studies and interpret finished results; in consultation with the physician when necessary.
• Develop and implement long and short‑range treatment plans in conjunction with the MDs.
• Perform procedures and obtain informed consent for procedure that will be specifically performed by the NP.
• Write orders to initiate or modify medications.
• Initiate consultations as identified and admission of transfers from other facilities.
• Identify records pertinent to progress of patients, update and summarize charts, change orders when appropriate and notify the responsible clinician of changes in the patient’s condition.
• Research community resources for referral of patients. Refer patients to most appropriate resource based on patients’ medical needs and conditions.
• Maintain compliance with established University and department policies and procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, infection control and comply with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in in‑service education programs and professional associations to maintain certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Master's Degree – Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing (MSN).

• 5 Years of Clinical work experience in Gynecology
• 3 Years’ experience as a NP in Women’s…