Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Cardiac Surgery ICU - 12 Hour Shift - Nights

Dev; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding benefits package

Competitive salaries

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in California is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for their Cardiac Surgery ICU. This full-time role requires overseeing care for complex patients, performing critical procedures, and collaborating with a diverse medical team. Ideal candidates will have a Master of Nursing Degree, relevant experience in cardiothoracic surgery, and current licenses. Competitive salaries and a commitment to inclusive workforce are offered.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as Nurse Practitioner, preferably in cardiothoracic surgery.
• Two years of acute care nursing experience.
• ICU experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care for cardiac surgery ICU patients including complex procedures.
• Perform bedside procedures, write orders, and participate in quality improvement.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for continuity of care.

Skills

Cardiac Surgery Experience

ICU Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Master of Nursing Degree

Current California RN License

Current Nurse Practitioner License

Job description

Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Cardiac Surgery ICU - 12 Hour Shift - Nights

Full-time position.

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Company Name: CEDARS‑SINAI

Grow your career at Cedars‑Sinai!

The Smidt Heart Institute is home to a distinguished team of experts who set the bar for cardiovascular care in the United States. The Institute unites 16 centers and programs to diagnose and treat the full spectrum of heart and vascular conditions for all patients, from infants to those with advanced disease. Compassionate care is integrated with an agile research enterprise, giving patients access to pioneering treatments. Our faculty and attending physicians provide deep competency across all specialties, including transplantation, stem cell therapy, congenital heart disease, women’s heart health, valve disorders, arrhythmia and hypertension.

Why work here?

Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center has been ranked the #1 hospital in California and #2 hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, 2022‑23, and offers an outstanding benefits package and competitive salaries.

We take pride in hiring the best, most passionate employees. Our talented doctors, nurses and staff reflect the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They exemplify our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.

What will you be doing:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process, supervision of clinical practice, research involvement, consultative services, inter- and intradepartmental liaison, education, leadership, and patient care management across the health care continuum from preventative to acute care through discharge. A Nurse Practitioner’s practice incorporates both independent decision‑making abilities and collaboration with the board‑certified/eligible physician to provide expert care to the patients.

• Oversee care for patients in the Cardiac Surgery ICU ranging from CABG and valve replacement/repairs to implantable VADs, Heart and Lung transplants, ECMO, aortic dissections, and aneurysm repairs
• Perform bedside procedures within the scope of service, write progress notes, participate in daily rounds, write orders, dictate discharge notes, and participate in hospital‑wide quality improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care

Experience Requirements:

• One (1) plus year of experience as Nurse Practitioner, preferably in cardiothoracic surgery
• Two (2) plus years of acute care nursing experience
• Two (2) plus years of experience managing cardiothoracic surgery patients or cardiac patients preferred
• ICU experience required
• Working knowledge of managing device patients preferred

Educational/Licensure/Certifications Requirements:

• Master of Nursing Degree
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program approved by the California Board of Registered Nurses
• Current State of California Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner License
• National Certification or eligibility for certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• Current DEA license and Furnishing Number or eligibility to obtain
• Current ACLS certification required
• AGACNP