Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology Diagnostic Electrophysiology - Full Time - 8hr Days

Nurse Practitioner in Electrophysiology

Are you a Nurse Practitioner experienced in the field of Electrophysiology? Look no further! Cedars-Sinai, a world-class healthcare organization, is seeking a highly motivated and proven individual to join our esteemed team. This is an outstanding chance to define a meaningful impact on patient care and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the field.

The Smidt Heart Institute is home to a distinguished team of experts who are setting the bar for cardiovascular care in the United States. The Institute unites 16 centers and programs to diagnose and treat the full spectrum of heart and vascular conditions for all patients, from infants to those with advanced disease. Compassionate care is integrated with an agile research enterprise, giving patients access to pioneering treatments. Our faculty and attending physicians provide deep competency across all specialties, including electrophysiology and arrhythmia management, structural heart disorders, transplantation, stem cell therapy, congenital heart disease, women's heart health, advanced heart disease, and hypertension.

Advanced Heart Rhythm Care in LA

If your heart rhythm doesn't feel normal, cardiac electrophysiology helps diagnose and treat the condition, also called an arrhythmia. At the Smidt Heart Institute, our heart rhythm specialists provide comprehensive cardiac electrophysiology care, including catheter ablation and cardiac device therapy, using a personalized, leading-edge approach.

Under the supervision of a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and within the Nurse Practitioner's competence, the Nurse Practitioner provides specialized services to clinical electrophysiology patients. This includes managing and treating cardiac rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and other complex arrhythmias. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the planning and coordination of all aspects of the workup and care of patients referred to the electrophysiology service.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and perform history and physical examinations
• Record and interpret pertinent data (i.e., labs, diagnostic studies, discharge summaries, progress notes, etc.), including writing orders and discharges, evaluating, treating, and diagnosing patients under the supervision of a licensed physician.
• Coordinate ongoing overall patient care with physician staff, nursing staff, and other ancillary care providers to ensure treatment plans are implemented
• Assist or perform bedside procedures within the scope of service Maintain communication with patients and families regarding care Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to deliver care appropriate to adult and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and provide the care needed Perform assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices
• Perform other related duties as required Participation in Quality activities, including Unit Practice Committees

Qualifications

• Master of Nursing Degree.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse practitioner program approved by the California Board of Registered.

• One year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Cardiac Electrophysiology, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias.

• Current CA RN License.
• Nurse Practitioner and Furnishing License.
• National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current DEA License.
• Current ACLS required.