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Job Description

The Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our In-Patient/Out-Patient Non-Invasive Cardiology Department. A true leader aims to inspire and at Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation, that’s exactly what our nurse leaders do. They have a strong combination of clinical skills, management abilities and integrity, and as a result, they play an indispensable role in the success of our organization. We embrace a culture of passion and dedication at Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation. Now we invite you to join us from working with a team of exceptional healthcare professionals, and you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible for yourself, and for others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Assess, diagnose, and manage cardiovascular issues including but not limited to acute coronary syndrome, chest pain, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular disease, peripheral artery disease, aortic aneurysm, and venous thromboembolism/pulmonary embolism in both outpatient and inpatient settings (floor, ER, and ICU) with collaborating physician.

+ Medication adjustments dependent on patient's clinical status.

+ Preoperative cardiac evaluation.

+ Order diagnostic studies, tests, labs and review pertinent labs/studies (EKG, remote telemonitoring, echocardiograms, stress tests, vascular studies).

+ Review telemetry.

+ Educate patient on diagnosis, medications, dietary restrictions related to cardiovascular disease.

+ Communicate with other specialties regarding patient care.

+ Will also perform and supervise stress echoes in the office.

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+ This is a 4/10's role and will comprise of both in-patient and out-patient care.

+ The general working hours for this position will between: 8am to 8pm.

+ There is no Operating Room duty with this role.

+ There are no weekends with this role

Candidates interested in this position MUST possess at least 1-year minimum experience in Cardiology & Cardiac. No new grads will be considered for this role.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

+ Graduation from a Nurse Practitioner Program approved by the Board of Registered Nursing.

+ MSN Degree Required

License/Certification Requirements:

+ Current unrestricted Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license issued by the State of California.

+ Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Certificate or eligible to obtain.

+ Furnishing number issued by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).

+ National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioner

+ BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Experience:

+ Minimum one year Nurse Practitioner experience is required.

+ Three (3) years’ experience as an Advance Practice Nurse preferred.

**Req ID** : 8037

**Working Title** : Nurse Practitioner - In-Patient/Out-Patient Non-Invasive Cardiology

**Department** : Cardiology - Robertson

**Business Entity** : Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

**Job Category** : Nursing

**Job Specialty** : Advanced Practice (RN)

**Overtime Status** : EXEMPT

**Primary Shift** : Day

**Shift Duration** : 10 hour

**Base Pay** : $65.10 - $104.16

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.