Job Description

Job Summary:

The Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our Cardiology Department. A true leader aims to inspire and at Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation, that's exactly what our nurse leaders do. They have a strong combination of clinical skills, management abilities and integrity, and as a result, they play an indispensable role in the success of our organization. We embrace a culture of passion and dedication at Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation. Now we invite you to join us from working with a team of exceptional healthcare professionals, and you'll have everything you need to do something incredible for yourself, and for others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess, diagnose, and manage cardiovascular issues including but not limited to acute coronary syndrome, chest pain, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular disease, peripheral artery disease, aortic aneurysm, and venous thromboembolism/pulmonary embolism in both outpatient and inpatient settings (floor, ER, and ICU) with collaborating physician.
• Medication adjustments dependent on patient's clinical status.
• Preoperative cardiac evaluation.
• Order diagnostic studies, tests, labs and review pertinent labs/studies (EKG, remote telemonitoring, echocardiograms, stress tests, vascular studies).
• Review telemetry.
• Educate patient on diagnosis, medications, dietary restrictions related to cardiovascular disease.
• Communicate with other specialties regarding patient care.

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• This is a 5/8's role and will comprise of both in-patient and out-patient care.
• The general working hours for this position will be: 8am to 5pm.
• There is no Operating Room duty with this role.
• There is also no calls or weekends.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Graduation from a Nurse Practitioner Program approved by the Board of Registered Nursing.
• MSN Degree Required

License/Certification Requirements:

• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license issued by the State of California.
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Certificate or eligible to obtain.
• Furnishing number issued by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
• National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioner
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Experience:

• Minimum one year Nurse Practitioner experience is preferred
• For Oncology Practices, two (2) years of Nursing experience required, preferred in Oncology setting
• Three (3) years experience as an Advance Practice Nurse preferred

About Us Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team With a growing number of primary urgent and specialty care locations across Southern California, Cedars-Sinai's medical network serves people near where they live. Delivering coordinated, compassionate healthcare you can join our network of clinicians and physicians to improve the healthcare people throughout Los Angeles and beyond.

Req ID : 1987
Working Title : Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology - In-Patient & Out-Patient
Department : Cardiology - Towers
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
Job Category : Nursing
Job Specialty : Advanced Practice (RN)
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $63.18 - $101.09