Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Hepatology (Inpatient) - 10-Hour FT Days

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a compassionate Inpatient Hepatology Nurse Practitioner to lead patient care within the Hepatology Program. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to conduct comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, and perform liver biopsies and related procedures.

CA RN and NP licenses, BLS, and DEA are required; prior liver disease experience is preferred. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, coordination of care across the transplant continuum, and ongoing

Qualifications

• RN experience in acute care (3 years) preferred.
• Nurse Practitioner with liver disease experience preferred.
• Current California RN license and NP license/privileges to practice in CA are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate work-up and care for Hepatology patients from referral to follow-up.
• Apply nursing process; supervise clinical practice; participate in research and quality improvement.
• Serve as clinical liaison between Medicine/Hepatology consultation and Liver Transplant Program for pre/post-transplant care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality hepatology care.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, history, exam, and test interpretation.
• Develop personalized treatment plans and communicate them to patients and families.
• Perform procedures such as liver biopsies, paracentesis, and ascitic fluid analysis.
• Monitor progress, adjust plans, and ensure patient satisfaction.

Education

Master’s of Nursing Degree (MSN)

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to bring your expert clinical skills to a world-class facility recognized as top ten in the United States for transplant services? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient satisfaction? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you.

With advanced surgical and medical knowledge in lung, heart, liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation, the Cedars-Sinai Comprehensive Transplant Center is one of the most successful facilities of its kind. Here, patients find a compassionate environment and hope for a longer, healthier life. We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated Nurse Practitioner to execute the following job duties with our inpatient Hepatology population.

Essential Duties:

• As an Inpatient Hepatology Nurse Practitioner, you will be responsible for the planning and coordination of all aspects of the work up and care for the patients in the Hepatology Program, throughout the continuum of services - from initial referral to follow up care.
• The Nurse Practitioner 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 and acute care through discharge.
• You will support the physician on service and serve as the clinical liaison between Medicine/Hepatology consultation service and the Liver Transplant Program: these inpatient consultations include pre-liver transplant evaluations, post-liver transplant management, and general hepatology services.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to deliver flawless care to patients in the Hepatology department.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history, physical examinations, and diagnostic test interpretations.
• Develop personalized treatment plans and effectively communicate them to patients and their families.
• Perform procedures such as liver biopsies, paracentesis, and ascitic fluid analysis.
• Monitor patients' progress, adjust treatment plans as necessary, and ensure the highest level of patient satisfaction.
• Actively participate in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives to advance patient outcomes.
• Provide patient education on disease management, lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s of Nursing Degree (MSN) required
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required

License/Certification:

• Current California Nurse Practitioner
• Current California Furnishing License required
• National certification as an NP required
• California RN License required
• Current BLS certification required
• DEA license required (schedule 2-5) required

Experience:

• Three (3) years of RN experience in acute care preferred
• Nurse Practitioner with liver disease experience preferred