Cardiothoracic OR NP - Lead in CT Surgery & Education

UCLA Health

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 129,000 - 185,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for Cardiothoracic Surgery to provide high-level clinical care under supervision of the Medical Director. The role includes assisting in the operating room, coordinating care for adult and pediatric patients, and delivering comprehensive patient and family education to promote smooth transitions from admission to discharge.

Responsibilities include collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, leading the mentoring program, participating in clinical

Qualifications

CA RN and CA NP licenses required.
MSN/ DNP in Adult Acute Care NP specialty required.
National Certification in NP specialty required.
BLS certification from Red Cross or AHA required.
ACLS certification from AHA required.
NP furnishing with Schedule II in CA; enrollment in PECOS, CURES required.
Minimum 2 years’ CT surgery experience preferred; EVH and endo radial artery harvesting preferred.
Knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology required.
Strong physical assessment and cardiac surgery patient care skills required.
Teaching and communication skills required; patient history and physical assessment abilities required.
Ability to follow physician orders and hospital procedures; coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
Ability to work varying shifts.

Responsibilities

Serve as NP for Cardiothoracic Surgery under Medical Director supervision.
Assist in the operating room and coordinate care for adult and pediatric CT patients.
Provide patient/family education and detailed discharge instructions.
Lead rotational mentoring program; participate in clinical trials and drive improvements for the allied health team.
Take a leadership role in research, teaching, and publishing.
Report to Cardiothoracic Surgery Medical Director for clinical supervision and to OR Services leadership for administrative supervision.