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Nurse Practitioner- Cardiomyopathy- Limited Appt

University of California - Los Angeles Health, Los Angeles, CA, United States


Description
This is a limited appointment role for an Adult Acute Care NP to join our team at the Ahmanson/UCLA Cardiomyopathy Center for approximately 6 months
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.

Standardized Procedure(s) outline the requirements for supervision. The Nurse Practitioner reports to the designated medical director for clinical practice and designated person for administrative issues.
*A limited appointment may convert to career
Salary range: $93.81-$133.97/hourly
Qualifications

CA RN License
State of California NP, State of CA NP Furnishing with Schedule II, National Certification (i.e. ANCC)
NPI#, DEA #, Enrollment in PECOS,Enrollment in CURES. Required
Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing. Required
Experience with caring for patients with heart failure,
cardiomyopathies or acute myocarditis, and ventricular dysfunction from
valvular or coronary artery disease

BLS Certification from AHA or ARC- Required
ACLS Certification from AHA- Required
Ability to utilize excel, word and other software programs. 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 direction. 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