Physician Assistant - Heart - Cardiology Diagnostic - 10-Hour - Full Time - Days

Job Description

Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai!

The Cardiovascular Intervention Center is a core element of the Smidt Heart Institute, performing more than 8,000 procedures a year. The department serves the populations of neonates to and including geriatrics. In this seven-laboratory facility, a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures is performed for coronary artery disease, heart muscle function and heart valve dysfunction.

The Electrophysiology Laboratory is part of the Cardiovascular intervention Center. These procedures include electrophysiology studies, arrhythmia mapping, radiofrequency ablation, implantable cardioverter defibrillator and pacemaker implantation.

Why work here?

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been ranked the #1 hospital in California. Beyond an outstanding benefit package and competitive salaries, we take pride in hiring the best, most hardworking employees. Our talented doctors, nurses and staff reflect the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.

Responsibilities

What will you be doing:

• The Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology Diagnostic is responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process, supervision of clinical practice, research involvement, consultative services, inter and intra-departmental liaison, education, leadership and patient care management across the health care continuum including preventative care acute care through discharge, and ambulatory care environments.
• Provide care to our Interventional Cardiology patient population in an outpatient setting.
• Responsible for the managing, planning, and coordinating of all aspects of care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Provide consultative services within the scope of service.
• Obtain and perform history and physical examinations.
• Record and interpret pertinent data (i.e., labs, diagnostic studies, progress notes, etc.), including writing orders under the supervision of a licensed physician.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients under the supervision of a licensed physician.
• Write progress notes and collate records utilizing the electronic medical record.
• Coordinate ongoing overall patient care with physicians, staff, nursing staff, and other ancillary care providers to ensure treatment plans are implemented.
• Maintain communication with patients and families regarding care.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements:

One (1)+ years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner in an Acute hospital preferred.

Three (3)+ years of acute nursing experience.

Prior experience in cardiac or cardiac surgery is strongly preferred.
Educational/Licensure/Certifications Requirements:

Master of Nursing Degree

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

Current California Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner License

National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NPI)

Current California DEA 2-5 license and Furnishing License

Current ACLS certification