The NP functions in an interdependent role by implementing the appropriate Standardized Procedures (SPs). By using the SPs the NP is able to change treatment regimen after observing signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to treatment, general behavior and physical condition and determines if they are abnormal findings (Ca Nursing Practice Act, subsection(b) of Section 2725). The NP will provide and coordinate the care of patients, provide patient/family education, promote safe continuity of care. The NP also participates in interdisciplinary and clinical rounds, provides education and support, as well as makes appropriate referrals and documents services rendered.

This a limited 6 month appointment. A limited appointment may convert to career.

Salary range: NP2: $84.82- $121.13/hourly ,NP1 : less than 6 months exp : $76.51/hourly

• BLS and ACLS from AHA or ARC
• CA RN and CA Nurse Practitioner
• State of California NP, State of CA NP Furnishing with Schedule II, National Certification (i.e. ANCC)
• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing
• NPI #, DEA #,
• Enrollment in PECOS, Enrollment in CURES
• Previous NP experience - strongly preferred
• Previous Cardiology or Cardiac Surgery experience-required
• Ability to utilize excel, word and other software program-required
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with administrative, clinical and academic personnel-required
• Skill in working independently and following through with minimum directions-required
• Ability to set priorities-required
• Demonstrate writing skills to compose logical, detailed and grammatically correct correspondence-required
• Document patient care in a concise and comprehensive manner-required
• NP1 : less than 6 months exp : $76.51/hourly
• A limited appointment may convert to career