Cardiac Nurse Practitioner

Details

Client Name: VISN 22: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLA)

Job Type: Local

Position Urgency Normal

Offering Locums

Profession Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Specialty Cardiology

Job ID 19082433

Job Title Cardiac Nurse Practitioner

Shift Details

Shifts Per Week 5

scheduledHrs_1 40.0

Job Order Details

Start Date 2026-11-12

End Date 2027-11-11

Duration 52 Week(s)

Float Required No

Call Required No

Job Description

Cardiac Nurse Practitioner

Contract/Facility:

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS)

Location:

West Los Angeles VA Medical Center located:

11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90073;

And/or

Sepulveda VA Ambulatory Care Center located:

16111 Plummer Street, Sepulveda, CA 91343;

and/or

Ventura CBOC located:

5250 Ralston St, Ventura, CA 93003

This is a future opportunity!

Job Summary

Cardiac Nurse Practitioners, who will support the Cardiology Division, which is part of Medical Service at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) to include the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center located at 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90073 and Sepulveda VA Ambulatory Care Center located at 16111 Plummer Street, CA 91343, and/or Ventura CBOC located at 5250 Ralston St, Ventura, CA 93003. The Cardiology Division has an urgent need for Cardiac Nurse Practitioners, who will provide diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up patient care services to Arrhythmia Service and Heart Failure Program beginning 11/12/2026.

Essential Functions

This section provides a high-level summary of the main functions of this position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties required to perform this role.

• The Cardiac NPs functions within the policies of VAGLAHS, where assigned and has professional and legal responsibility to the patient. The duties and responsibilities of the Cardiac NP include:

• Executes position responsibilities independently and collaboratively in accordance with the scope and Standards of Advanced Nursing Practice within the specialty area.

• Pacemaker, Implanted Cardioverter-Defibrillator, and Cardiac Implanted Electronic Device evaluation and management.

• Management of patients with heart failure

• Monitoring Exercise Tolerance Tests.

• Care decisions and management of new and follow up patients presenting with cardiac diagnosis.

• Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff.

• Effectively identifies, evaluates, and addresses disease prevention and health promotion issues while administering quality patient care.

• Demonstrate advanced assessment and decision-making skills.

• Maintains legible, accurate, and confidential medical records.Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations.

• Documents care/visit in Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) appropriately, accurately and concisely.Utilizes Point of Enrollment (POE)

• Follows clinical guidelines and standards of practice for health promotion, maintenance and illness prevention.

• Completes health histories and other clinical documentation consistently and with pertinent information.

• Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues.

• Care and treatment plans are consistent with assessments.Orders and interprets diagnostic tests appropriately.

• Selects/furnishes (prescribes) or recommends pharmacological agents and durable medical equipment appropriately.

• Sets priorities to provide care in an organized and timely manner.

• Presents cases in a concise, organized manner.Participates in formal and informal performance evaluations and professional development.

• Evaluates own performance according to the Advance Practice Nurse (APN) Scope of Practice standards of professional and regulatory bodies and takes actions to improve practice.

• Maintains mandatory requirements and competency standards.

• Treats staff, patients and family with respect and dignity.

• Uses clinical research techniques in decision-making and in making recommendations.Identifies and documents appropriate International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding for patient encounters.

• Educates patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.

• Will comply with performance measure identified by VA Central Office.

• Complies with safety facility patient guidelines and other mandatory requirements as directed.

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A current license in at least one (1) state, territory, or commonwealth in the U.S. or the District of Columbia.

• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by an American Heart Association approved vendor.

• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which identifies the provider’s education and professional qualifications commensurate with the position or specialty for which they are being offered to perform.

• A minimum of one (1) year direct patient care experience within the last three (3) years.VA experience is desirable.

• Prior one (1) year direct outpatient patient care experience as a nurse practitioner in Cardiology

• Be current on tuberculosis testing, rubella testing, and all immunizations prior to performing services.

• Have no health or physical disability restrictions that interfere with the performance of duties per this SOW.

• Have the knowledge and ability to use computers and technology efficiently in the course of the duties and responsibilities outlined herein.

• Certification requirements: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNPC-AG) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP).

Core Competencies

• Advanced clinical assessment, critical thinking, and independent decision-making skills.

• Strong knowledge of cardiology, including arrhythmia management, heart failure management, and cardiac disease prevention and treatment.

• Ability to independently evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with acute, chronic, and long-term cardiac conditions.

• Demonstrated competency in pacemaker, Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD), and Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) evaluation and management.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary medical team.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize patient care and provide services in a timely manner.

• Excellent clinical documentation skills with a commitment to maintaining accurate, concise, legible, and confidential medical records.

• Strong computer and technology skills, including the ability to efficiently document and manage patient information within electronic health record systems such as CPRS.

• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical guidelines, patient safety, disease prevention, and health promotion.

• Strong patient and family education skills, including the ability to effectively communicate preventive care, medical conditions, treatment plans, and medication instructions.

• Excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills with the ability to treat patients, families, and staff with respect and dignity.

• Ability to effectively communicate and present patient cases in a clear, concise, and organized manner.

• Demonstrated commitment to professional development, maintaining clinical competencies, and evaluating and improving one's own practice in accordance with Advanced Practice Nurse standards.

• Ability to incorporate clinical research and evidence into patient-care decisions and recommendations.

• Strong attention to detail, including appropriate ICD and CPT coding, diagnostic test interpretation, medication management, and clinical documentation.

Accountability

• All work will be performed according to company policies and standards, as well as in the spirit of the company's mission

• Adhere to the company’s code of conduct

Expected Hours of Work

Your work schedule may vary depending on the contract with the Client. Your start time should be discussed and approved by your facility supervisor if you wish to deviate from the normal operating hours. Employees may be required to work additional hours in order to successfully complete work obligations. Employees are required to obtain prior approval from their facility supervisor before working overtime.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed primarily in a clinical environment, which may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computers and clinical equipment, as well as working directly with patients daily.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work includes physical demands associated with a traditional clinical setting such as talking, listening, reading, writing, typing, walking, standing, sitting, manual dexterity, visual acuity, reaching, climbing, grabbing, pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, and other physical functions as necessary.

EEO Statement

EGA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion (including Executive Order 13899 protection against anti-Semitism), age (40 and over), sex (including gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), parental status (including limitations related to pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history, genetic testing and services, and genetic characteristics), disability (physical or mental), veteran status or military service history or status, or any other non-merit-based characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

ADA Compliance

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of EGA Associates, LLC to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

This is an anticipated opportunity. EGA is currently identifying qualified candidates in support of a potential future contract. The position is contingent upon contract award, client approval, funding availability, and successful completion of all applicable screening, credentialing, and onboarding requirements.

Client Details

Client Type Government - Federal

Setting Hospital (Inpatient)

Address 11301 Wilshire Boulevard

City Los Angeles

State CA

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