Cardiac Surgery NP II – Inpatient Care Lead

UCI group; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

UC Irvine Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner 2 in the Department of Surgery to provide expert inpatient care for cardiac surgery patients. The NP will evaluate patients, order and interpret tests, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care across the ICU, wards, and consult services.

In collaboration with cardiac surgeons and the broader team, you will ensure continuity, timely documentation, and high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must complete an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Active California RN license required.
• Active California NP license required.
• Active Furnishing license and DEA registration preferred.
• Active NPI number.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care for cardiac surgery patients in ICU and wards.
• Perform inpatient consultations and patient evaluations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies; develop and implement treatment plans.
• Coordinate patient care with surgeons, residents, fellows, APPs, nursing staff and consultants.
• Assist in OR with RNFA credentials when applicable.
• Ensure timely documentation and handoffs at shift changes.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Customer service

Medical reporting

PHI privacy

Education

Nurse Practitioner program completed

California RN license

California NP license

NPI registration

Tools

MS Office

Quest

Job description

UC Irvine Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner 2 in the Department of Surgery to provide expert inpatient care for cardiac surgery patients. The NP will evaluate patients, order and interpret tests, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care across the ICU, wards, and consult services.

In collaboration with cardiac surgeons and the broader team, you will ensure continuity, timely documentation, and high-quality patient outcomes.