Responsibilities
We are looking for a dedicated Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our electrophysiology team.
The nurse practitioner will deliver expert clinical care, providing evaluation and management of patients with cardiac arrhythmias, pacemakers, defibrillators, monitors, and other devices, education and consultation within a multidisciplinary team.
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.
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Qualifications
Active California RN and NP license -required
National Certification in NP specialty
– required
BLS and ACLS certifications -required
MSN in Acute Care NP or AG-ACNP Specialty -required
Enrollment in PECOS, Enrollment in CURES
2 years Cardiology experience as a RN or NP
– highly desired
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with administrative, clinical and academic personnel
Skill in working independently and following through with minimum direction
UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.