Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Cardiology Diagnostic - 8-Hour Day Shift

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Cedars-Sinai’s cardiologists, heart surgeons, nurses and others work as a team to offer the full spectrum of care for heart and vascular diseases related to structural defects, muscular problems, blood flow, abnormal heart rhythms and more.

Why work here?

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been ranked the #1 hospital in California. Beyond an outstanding benefit package and competitive salaries, we take pride in hiring the best, most hardworking employees. Our talented doctors, nurses and staff reflect the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.

What will you be doing:

The Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology Diagnostic is responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process, supervision of clinical practice, research involvement, consultative services, inter and intra-departmental liaison, education, leadership and patient care management across the health care continuum including preventative care acute care through discharge, and ambulatory care environments.

• Provide care to our Interventional Cardiology patient population in an outpatient setting.
• Responsible for the managing, planning, and coordinating of all aspects of care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Provide consultative services within the scope of service.
• Obtain and perform history and physical examinations.
• Record and interpret pertinent data (i.e., labs, diagnostic studies, progress notes, etc.), including writing orders under the supervision of a licensed physician.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients under the supervision of a licensed physician.
• Write progress notes and collate records utilizing the electronic medical record.
• Coordinate ongoing overall patient care with physicians, staff, nursing staff, and other ancillary care providers to ensure treatment plans are implemented.
• Maintain communication with patients and families regarding care.

Experience Requirements:

One (1) plus years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner in an Acute hospital preferred.

Three (3) plus years of acute nursing experience.

Prior experience in cardiac or cardiac surgery is strongly preferred.

Educational/Licensure/Certifications Requirements:

Master of Nursing Degree

Graduate of an accredited Nurse practitioner program approved by the California Board of Registered

Current State of California Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner License (eligibility to obtain)

National Certification or eligibility for certification as a Nurse Practitioner

Current DEA license and Furnishing Number or eligibility to obtain

Current ACLS certification required