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

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
[https://www.cedars-sinai.org/programs/heart/preparing.html], arrhythmia
mapping, radiofrequency ablation,
[https://www.cedars-sinai.org/programs/heart/clinical/electrophysiology/conditions/catheter-ablation.html]
implantable cardioverter defibrillator
[https://www.cedars-sinai.org/programs/heart/clinical/electrophysiology/conditions/electrical-devices.html]
and pacemaker implantation.
[https://www.cedars-sinai.org/programs/heart/clinical/electrophysiology/conditions/electrical-devices.html]

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