Cardiac Surgery NP II - Inpatient ICU

University of California - Irvine Health; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine Health seeks an experienced Cardiac Nurse Practitioner for inpatient management of complex cardiac surgery patients. You will evaluate patients, order tests, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care across ICU and hospital services with a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates hold California NP and RN licenses, BLS/ACLS, and NP board certification. RNFA privileges may be required, with a strong emphasis on documentation, privacy, and collaborative practice.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Current, active, unrestricted California Registered Nurse license.
• Current, active, unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner license.
• Current, active, unrestricted Furnishing license and DEA registration.
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• NP National Board Certification (AGACNP-BC or ACNPC-AG).
• BLS and ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient consultations for cardiac surgery patients.
• Evaluate, order and interpret diagnostic studies; develop and implement treatment plans.
• Coordinate inpatient care, rounds, hand-offs, and communication with the cardiac surgery team.
• Assist in operating room for RNFA credentials as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with privacy, confidentiality, and security policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Diplomacy

Customer service

Medical documentation

Medical terminology

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

California RN license

California NP license

Furnishing license

DEA registration

NPI number

NP board certification (AGACNP-BC or ACNPC-AG)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Nurse Practitioner Program completion

Job description

UC Irvine Health seeks an experienced Cardiac Nurse Practitioner for inpatient management of complex cardiac surgery patients. You will evaluate patients, order tests, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care across ICU and hospital services with a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates hold California NP and RN licenses, BLS/ACLS, and NP board certification. RNFA privileges may be required, with a strong emphasis on documentation, privacy, and collaborative practice.