RN Nurse Practitioner - CT Surgery Clinic - Medical Group APPs - Full Time 10 Hour Days (Exempt) (Union)
$167,960–$274,726 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct cardiovascular pre-operative evaluations, including cardiac clearance for surgery, pre-transplant assessments, and independent cardiology patient reviews. Manage treatment of hospitalized patients with conditions such as post-implant VAD care and heart failure while performing physical examinations, obtaining informed consent, and ordering diagnostic studies. Develop long and short-range treatment plans, write medication orders subject to physician counter-signing, and perform procedures like injections, immunizations, and wound care. Act as the clinical resource for RNs, LVNs, and support staff, triaging phone calls, coordinating care, and assisting physicians in clinic consults. Maintain comprehensive medical records, update patient charts, and refer patients to community resources. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards while participating in in-service education and medical research projects.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree Nursing Degree in a related field
- 3 years Experience as a NP
- 2 years Experience as NP in general cardiology, cardiothoracic or cardiac surgery
- Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently
- Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection, and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures
- Registered Nurse - RN (CA DCA) Current & Valid California Registered Nursing license
- Nurse Practitioner - NP (CA DCA) Current & Valid California Nurse Practitioner license
- ACNP, AGACNP, FNP, ANP, or AGNP
- DEA Certificate Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Justice for Schedule II-V controlled substances
- NP Board Certified Possession of National Board Certification in Nurse Practitioner area of specialty accredited by Accreditation Board of Specialty Nursing (ABSNC) or National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
- Fire Life Safety Training (LA City)
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