Cardiac OR Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothoracic Surgical Service (Main OR)
UCLA
Application
Details
Posted: 31-Dec-24
Location: Los Angeles, California
Categories:
General Nursing
Internal Number: 145483943
Description
Major functions include serving as a Nurse Practitioner for the Cardiothoracic Surgical Service under the general supervision of the Medical Director, assist in the operating room, coordinate the care of adult and pediatric cardiothoracic patients and provide patient/family education to promote a smooth transition from admission to discharge. Provide a discharge plan, providing detailed discharge instructions. Major functions include collaborating with interdisciplinary team members, leading the rotational mentoring program, participating in clinical trials, showing initiative in developing and implementing positive improvements for the allied health team. Take a leadership role in research, teaching and publishing. The Nurse Practitioner for Cardiothoracic Surgery will report to the Medical Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery for clinical supervision. The Nurse Practitioner for Cardiothoracic Surgery will report to the Operating Room Services Director, Assistant Director, or Designee for administrative supervision.
Salary range : $89.06- $127.19/hourly
Qualifications
CA RN and CA NP License- required
MSN/ DNP in Adult Acute Care NP Specialty-required
National Certification in NP Specialty-required
BLS certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association- required
ACLS certification from American Heart Association-required
NP, State of CA NP Furnishing with Schedule II, Additional: NPI #, DEA #, Enrollment in PECOS, Enrollment in CURES-required
Minimum 2 years’ experience preferred, including assisting in CT surgeries, EVH and endo radial artery harvesting preferred
Previous Cardiac OR NP experienced- required
Knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology - required
Skill in physical assessment and nursing care of cardiac surgery patients-required
Skill in teaching- required
Knowledge, skill, and ability to perform patient history and physical assessment-required
Skill and ability in written and verbal communication-required
Knowledge of interdisciplinary resources needed to coordinate patient care and facilitate referral-required
Skill in removal of chest tubes, temporary pacing wires, and sutures/staples-required
Knowledge and skill in wound care and treatment-required
Skill in organizing and prioritizing-required
Ability to ready, interpret, apply, and or follow physician orders, policies, procedures, and written/verbal instructions-required
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