Cardiothoracic OR NP: Lead Care, Education & Research

University of California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the Cardiothoracic Surgical Service to provide patient care under the supervision of the Medical Director. Responsibilities include assisting in the operating room, coordinating care for adult and pediatric cardiothoracic patients, and delivering thorough discharge instructions to promote smooth transitions.

This role emphasizes leadership in research, teaching, and quality improvements within the allied health team, mentoring

Qualifications

• CA RN and CA NP license required.
• MSN/DNP in Adult Acute Care NP required.
• National Certification in NP specialty required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• NP Furnishing with Schedule II: NPI, DEA, PECOS, CURES enrollment required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience; prior CT surgery/OR preferred.
• Previous Cardiac OR NP experience required.
• Knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology.
• Skill in physical assessment and nursing care of cardiac surgery patients.
• Strong teaching, communication, and coordination of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide NP services in Cardiothoracic Surgery under supervision.
• Assist in the operating room.
• Coordinate care for adult and pediatric cardiothoracic patients and provide discharge instructions.
• Develop detailed discharge plans to ensure smooth transitions from admission to discharge.
• Take a leadership role in mentoring, research, teaching, and quality improvements for the allied health team.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Cardiothoracic care

Physical assessment

Discharge planning

Education

MSN/DNP in Adult Acute Care NP

CA NP licensure

Job description

The University of California is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the Cardiothoracic Surgical Service to provide patient care under the supervision of the Medical Director. Responsibilities include assisting in the operating room, coordinating care for adult and pediatric cardiothoracic patients, and delivering thorough discharge instructions to promote smooth transitions.

This role emphasizes leadership in research, teaching, and quality improvements within the allied health team, mentoring