Job Description

Why work here?

At Cedars-Sinai, we are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been named to the Honor Roll in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2024-2025" rankings.  

When you join our team, you’ll gain access to our groundbreaking biomedical research facilities and advanced medical education programs. We offer learning programs, tuition reimbursement and performance-improvement projects so you can achieve certifications and degrees while gaining the knowledge and experience needed to advance your career. 

The Smidt Heart Institute is home to a distinguished team of experts who are setting the bar for cardiovascular care in the United States. The Institute unites 16 centers and programs to diagnose and treat the full spectrum of heart and vascular conditions for all patients, from infants to those with advanced disease. Compassionate care is integrated with an agile research enterprise, giving patients access to pioneering treatments. 

As a part of our continued growth, we are recruiting a new Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team. 

Primary duties and responsibilities:

Provides services to cardiac surgical patients. The APP is responsible for the planning and coordination of all aspects of the work up and care of the patients in the unit including management of MCS and Heart Transplant patients.  Obtain and perform history and physical examinations, record and interpret pertinent data (i.e., labs, diagnostic studies, discharge summaries, progress notes, etc.), including writing orders and discharges  Provide daily progress notes on inpatients, collate inpatient records and perform discharge summaries, utilizing the electronic medical record.  Participate in daily interdisciplinary rounds Coordinate ongoing overall patient care with physician staff, nursing staff and other ancillary care providers to ensure treatment plans are implemented Assist or perform bedside procedures within the scope of service  Maintain communication with patients and families regarding care and perform other related duties as required. Participation in Quality activities, including Unit Practice Committees. 
Qualifications

License/Certifications:

Current State of California NP or PA license required National Certification required Current Furnishing License required DEA license required ACLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required 

Experience: 

A minimum of 2 years of acute care experience required At least 2 years of experience managing vascular surgery patient population preferred Inpatient experience preferred 
Req ID : 6549
Working Title : Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery - Per Diem - 12-hour shift
Department : Heart - Cardiovascular Surgery MS
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Clinical Operations
Job Specialty : Advanced Practice (PA)
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 12 hour
Base Pay : $81.06 - $129.70