Pre/Post Op Cardiology/Cardiac Nurse Practitioner - Full-Time - Cedars-Sinai Pacific Heart - Santa Monica

Cedars-Sinai • Santa Monica, CA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation is seeking an experienced Nurse
Practitioner to join our Out-Patient Cardiology Department. A true leader aims
to inspire and at Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation, that’s exactly what our
nurse leaders do. They have a strong combination of clinical skills, management
abilities and integrity, and as a result, they play an indispensable role in the
success of our organization. We embrace a culture of passion and dedication at
Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation. Now we invite you to join us from working
with a team of exceptional healthcare professionals, and you’ll have everything
you need to do something incredible for yourself, and for others.

Requirements

• Candidates interested in this position MUST possess at least 1-year minimum experience in Cardiology, Cardiac, telemetry, or ICU.
• Prior or current experience working in a high acuity setting is REQUIRED

Responsibilities

• Working closely with all 20 physicians in the group, our Nurse practitioner will assist in managing high acuity post-op patients with the best care possible.
• Cardiovascular issues include but not limited to acute coronary syndrome, chest pain, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular disease, peripheral artery disease, aortic aneurysm, and venous thromboembolism/pulmonary embolism in our outpatient setting with collaborating physician.
• Will assist with medication adjustments depending on patient's clinical status.
• Post operative cardiac evaluation.
• Order diagnostic studies, tests, labs and review pertinent labs/studies (nuclear imaging testing, EKGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, etc.).
• Review telemetry readings.
• Educate patients on diagnosis, medications, dietary restrictions related to cardiovascular disease.
• Communicate with other specialties regarding patient care.
• Will also perform and supervise stress echoes in the office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed