**Overview** Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center Ventricular Assist Device and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars Practice Green Health 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission vision and values. **Responsibilities** **THIS JOB OFFERS AN INCENTIVE:** We are offering a $15,000 Sign On Bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements **Position Summary:** This position provides advance practice nursing care across the continuum of care services related to patients that present with valvular disease that may require a broad spectrum of advanced surgical or interventional treatment and services. This position may be involved in research clinical trials patient and professional educational programs and patient follow-up. Emphasis is on the team approach. The roles of the cardiovascular nurse practitioner will evolve over time to meet the needs of the patients and of the advanced valvular disease cardiovascular team. These functions will be performed in accordance with the approved standardized procedures. **We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:** + Health/Dental/Vision Insurance + Flexible spending accounts + Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft + Adoption Assistance + Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family + Paid Time Off (PTO) + Tuition Assistance for career growth and development + Retirement Programs + Wellness Programs **Qualifications** **Required:** + Current CA licensure as a RN + Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, completion of an accredited program for nurse practitioner, and certification as a nurse practitioner. + Provider number (NPI) is required. Eligible to apply for furnishing and DEA license in order to prescribe medications within approved standardized procedures. + BLS and ACLS from the AHA (American Heart Association) required. **Preferred:** + Masters degree in nursing + Experience as an acute care Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner. + Experience as a Cardiac RN in an acute care setting **Pay Range** $63.24 - $80.00 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.