Job Description

Make a difference every single day!

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of happiness, passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it's just one of the many reasons we've achieved our fifth consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals to using innovative facilities, you'll have everything needed to do something incredible--for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America's Best Hospitals.

The Smidt Heart Institute is home to a distinguished team of experts who are setting the bar for cardiovascular care in the United States. The Institute unites 16 centers and programs to diagnose and treat the full spectrum of heart and vascular conditions for all patients, from infants to those with advanced disease. Compassionate care is integrated with an agile research enterprise, giving patients access to pioneering treatments. Our faculty and attending physicians provide deep competency across all specialties, including transplantation, stem cell therapy, congenital heart disease, women's heart health, valve disorders, arrhythmia and hypertension.

Under the supervision of Cardiac Surgeons and within the Nurse Practitioner's competence, the Nurse Practitioner provides services to cardiac surgical patients. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the planning and coordination of all aspects of the work up and care of the patients in the unit including management of MCS and Heart Transplant patients. Summary of Essential Duties: Obtain and perform history and physical examinations Record and interpret pertinent data (i.e., labs, diagnostic studies, discharge summaries, progress notes, etc.), including writing orders and discharges Evaluate, treat and diagnose patients under the supervision of a licensed physician Write a daily progress note on inpatients, collate inpatient records and perform discharge summaries, utilizing the electronic medical record. Participate in daily interdisciplinary rounds Coordinate ongoing overall patient care with physician staff, nursing staff and other ancillary care providers to ensure treatment plans are implemented Assist or perform bedside procedures within the scope of service Maintain communication with patients and families regarding care Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to deliver care appropriate to adult and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and provide the care needed Perform assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices Perform other related duties as required Participation in Quality activities, including Unit Practice Committees The NP will be working with a large PA/NPs in the team, and will be responsible to provide comprehensive services primarily in the step down unit, consultative service and occasionally in the outpatient clinic.

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Qualifications:

Education:

• Master of Nursing Degree.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse practitioner program approved by the California Board of Registered.

Experience:

• One (1) plus years' experience as Nurse Practitioner preferred.
• Experience with cardiac surgery preferred.

Licensure/Certifications Requirements:

• Current CA RN License.
• Nurse Practitioner and Furnishing License.
• National Certification or eligibility for certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current DEA License.
• Current ACLS certification required.

Physician Assistant (PA-C) Qualifications:

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Experience

• One (1) plus years' experience as a Physician Assistant preferred.
• Experience with cardiac surgery preferred.

License/Certification

• Current, unrestricted California PA-C license.
• DEA License required.
• National PA certification.
• ACLS Life Support certification.