Responsible for admissions, concurrent and/or retrospective reviews of all patients in accordance with the criteria, policies, and procedures approved by the Performance Improvement Committee, and consistent with Federal and State guidelines, PRO regulations, JCAHO standards and contractual agreements with insurers or outside review agencies.

Minimum Education: Current R.N. license in the State of California, BSN preferred Minimum Experience/Knowledge: Recent experience in Utilization/Quality/Case Management in acute setting preferred Required License/Certification: Current BCLS certificate from the American Heart Association 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 $43.00 - $75.00. 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.