Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA), Cardiac Surgery

Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA), Cardiac Surgery

Under the direction of a board certified/eligible physician, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Department of Cardiac Surgery is responsible for implementing and maintaining APP requirements both programmatic and competency specific to Cardiac Surgery Programs. The APP is clinically responsible and accountable for the application of the process, providing clinical guidance to the team, research involvement, consultative services, inter and intradepartmental liaison, education, leadership, and patient care management across the health care continuum from preventative, acute care through discharge. The APP may be required to assist in the OR or perform other departmental specific procedures. They may only provide those medical services, which they are competent, trained, and have privileges to provide.

Education: Bachelor's Degree required. Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program or Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required. Completion of an accredited program for Nurse Practitioner required. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.

Experience/Training: Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) in the practice of cardiac surgery, including endoscopic saphenectomy, general cardiac surgical operating room experience as well as pre and postoperative care experience, preferably in radial harvesting. Minimum of five (5) years specialty experience in areas of Cardiovascular, Transplant, Orthopedic, and/or related preferred. Experience in endoscopic vein harvesting and Acute care hospital experience required.

Licenses/Certifications: Required: Either Current Physician Assistant License issued by State of California with Current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA) Or Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) with Current unrestricted Nurse Practitioner License issued by California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and Current certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) issued by State of California Current Drug Enforcement Administration Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS/ALS) or Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association (AHA)

Skills: Ability to foster individual/team development, performance feedback, coaching and recognition. Ability to use software applications and operate technological devices (e.g., computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.). Ability to convey and/or receive written/verbal information to/from various audiences in different formats. Ability to provide and/or support a level of work excellence and accuracy; recognize and address flaws or errors that others may overlook. Ability to interpret and apply knowledge of State, Federal and Agency standards to comply with regulations. Ability to use discretion and maintain privacy, confidentiality or anonymity. Ability to demonstrate time management and priority setting skills. Ability to handle multiple demands and/or manage complex and competing priorities.

Department: Cardiovascular Admin

Shift Duration: 10

Primary Shift: Nights

Time Type: Full time

Location: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105

Pay Range: The estimated base rate for this position is $162,240.00 - $243,360.00. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.