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Job Description

Effect change daily!

At Cedars-Sinai, the work you do every day directly affects others' lives. Our passionate and dedicated culture has earned us six Magnet designations for nursing excellence. Join us and experience why U.S. News & World Report recognizes us as one of America's Best Hospitals!

The Smidt Heart Institute excels in cardiovascular care, uniting centers to treat all heart conditions. Are you a motivated and seasoned Nurse Practitioner seeking to progress in your profession? Cedars-Sinai, a top-tier healthcare institution, is in search of a proficient and committed Lead Nurse Practitioner (NP) to become a valuable member of our Cardiac Surgery team.

Responsible for daily twenty-four (24) hour operations, the Lead Nurse Practitioner leads, directs, and supervises Nurse Practitioners within a service-line. They provide specialty collaborative patient management under a board-certified/eligible physician's direction.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Take charge of guiding the Nurse Practitioners working in the Cardiac Surgery unit.

+ Offer cooperative patient care under the supervision of a board-certified/eligible physician.

+ Ensure the daily 24-hour operations of the service-line run seamlessly.

+ Implement and uphold AHP necessities for all designated AHP initiatives.

+ Show comprehensive expertise in AHP program development, credentialing, privileging, and peer review requirements.

+ Promote maximum growth and development of supervised staff.

+ Assist with research and contribute to long and short-term planning.

+ Ensure patient advocacy and outstanding care delivery.

Requirements:

+ Proven experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a cardiac surgery or related healthcare setting.

+ Outstanding leadership, direction, and supervisory skills.

+ Skill in proficiently implementing and sustaining programmatic and competency-specific demands.

+ Profound understanding of AHP program development, credentialing, privileging, and peer review.

+ Strong motivation, creativity, and the ability to drive effective change.

+ Dedication to compassionate care and patient advocacy.

+ Experience in working under the direction and collaboration of board-certified/eligible physicians.

Qualifications

Education:

+ Master of Nursing Degree.

+ Graduate of an accredited Nurse practitioner program approved by the California Board of Registered.

Experience:

+ Five (5) plus years’ experience as Nurse Practitioner with two years in Cardiac Surgery.

Educational/Licensure/Certifications:

+ Current CA RN License.

+ Nurse Practitioner and Furnishing License.

+ National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner.

+ Current DEA License.

+ Current ACLS required.

**Req ID** : 12955

**Working Title** : Lead Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Cardiac Surgery - Full Time - 12hr Days - $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS

**Department** : Heart - Cardiovascular Surgery MS

**Business Entity** : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

**Job Category** : Nursing

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

**Overtime Status** : EXEMPT

**Primary Shift** : Day

**Shift Duration** : 12 hour

**Base Pay** : $171,995.20 - $275,184.00

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.