Interim Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Neuro ICU - 12-Hour - Full Time - Nights
About The Position
Cedars-Sinai is seeking a dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner to join its Neuroscience Critical Care Unit (Neuro-ICU), a specialized 24-bed facility in the Saperstein building. The unit treats critically ill neurological patients with conditions such as stroke, brain injury, seizures, and hemorrhage. It uses advanced monitoring and a multidisciplinary team that includes neurointensivists, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, residents, and fellows, and is part of a Level 1 Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke Center. As a teaching hospital, Cedars-Sinai supports education and collaboration with residents and fellows. The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive Neuro-ICU care across the healthcare continuum, exercises independent clinical judgment in collaboration with physicians, performs appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and supports patient and family education, staff development, and clinical program improvement.
Requirements
- Master of Nursing degree.
- Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
- Current California RN license.
- Nurse Practitioner and Furnishing licenses.
- Current NPI.
- Current DEA license (Schedule 2–5).
- ACLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner managing Neuro-ICU patients is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive care to Neuro-ICU patients, managing critical care needs across preventative, acute, discharge, and ambulatory care.
- Apply and supervise the nursing process, including clinical practice, research involvement, consultative services, and patient care management.
- Use independent decision-making and collaborate with physicians to deliver expert care; provide leadership in patient management across the healthcare continuum.
- Provide individualized care in accordance with CSHS philosophies, Nursing Standards of Care, departmental policies, and patients’ age, developmental milestones, and cultural diversity.
- Perform appropriate procedures, including venipuncture, arterial puncture, and lumbar puncture, following standardized protocols; document results and arrange follow-up as necessary.
- Educate patients and families, support staff in clinical practices, and mentor graduate nursing students.
- Participate in and lead committee work that influences clinical policy and practice standards.
- Develop and supervise programs aligned with patient needs and organizational goals.
- Analyze and implement new skills, technologies, and equipment for clinical efficacy and safety.
- Educate and mentor staff on clinical judgment to promote positive patient outcomes.
- Address ethical dilemmas in clinical practice and provide direction and support to nursing staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
