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The Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our In-Patient/Out-Patient Non-Invasive Cardiology Department. A true leader aims to inspire and at Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation, that?s exactly what our nurse leaders do. They have a strong combination of clinical skills, management abilities and integrity, and as a result, they play an indispensable role in the success of our organization. We embrace a culture of passion and dedication at Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation. Now we invite you to join us from working with a team of exceptional healthcare professionals, and you?ll have everything you need to do something incredible for yourself, and for others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assess, diagnose, and manage cardiovascular issues including but not limited to acute coronary syndrome, chest pain, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular disease, peripheral artery disease, aortic aneurysm, and venous thromboembolism/pulmonary embolism in both outpatient and inpatient settings (floor, ER, and ICU) with collaborating physician.
• Medication adjustments dependent on patient's clinical status.
• Preoperative cardiac evaluation. 
• Order diagnostic studies, tests, labs and review pertinent labs/studies (EKG, remote telemonitoring, echocardiograms, stress tests, vascular studies). 
• Review telemetry.
• Educate patient on diagnosis, medications, dietary restrictions related to cardiovascular disease.
• Communicate with other specialties regarding patient care.
• Will also perform and supervise stress echoes in the office.

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• This is a 4/10's role and will comprise of both in-patient and out-patient care.
• The general working hours for this position will between: 8am to 8pm. 
• There is no Operating Room duty with this role.
• There are no weekends with this role

Candidates interested in this position MUST possess at least 1-year minimum experience in Cardiology & Cardiac. No new grads will be considered for this role.

Educational Requirements:

• Graduation from a Nurse Practitioner Program approved by the Board of Registered Nursing. 
• MSN Degree Required

License/Certification Requirements:

• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license issued by the State of California.
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Certificate or eligible to obtain.
• Furnishing number issued by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
• National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioner
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Experience:

• Minimum one year Nurse Practitioner experience is required.
• Three (3) years? experience as an Advance Practice Nurse preferred.