Under the directions of the Vice President of Patient Care Services and the Medical Director of Cardiovascular Services, the nurse practitioner functions as a member of the multidisciplinary cardiovascular services team using standardize protocols to independently provide examination, evaluation and recommendation for treatment of patients. Responsibilities include daily rounding and care of patient's through performance of clinical duties including but not limited to, consultations, ordering of... more details
Title: Nurse Practitioner
Location: Fountain Valley, CA
Department: Cardiology Pro Fees
Status: Per-diem
Shift: Days
Pay Range*: $63.20/hr - $99.21/hr
MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.
Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.
Position Summary
Under the directions of the Vice President of Patient Care Services and the Medical Director of Cardiovascular Services, the nurse practitioner functions as a member of the multidisciplinary cardiovascular services team using standardize protocols to independently provide examination, evaluation and recommendation for treatment of patients. Responsibilities include daily rounding and care of patient’s through performance of clinical duties including but not limited to, consultations, ordering of diagnostic tests, prescribing of pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies, development of treatment plans to facilitate the continuum of care from admissions to discharge. The nurse practitioner must effectively communicate and document data relevant to the care of the patients. The nurse practitioner collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcome. In addition, the nurse practitioner, using evidenced based guidelines, assists with the development of clinical programs that enhance the delivery of services.
Essential Job Outcomes & Functions
1. Ability to utilize the nursing process in the care delivery
2. Ability to coordinate patient care across the healthcare continuum
3. Ability to effectively provide oversight to assigned personnel
4. Ability to demonstrate integrated knowledge of job specific competencies
5. Ability to be at work and be on time
6. Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives
7. Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner
8. Ability to prioritize and multitask
Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications:
· Minimum of five years of critical care or cardiovascular nursing experience
· Minimum of two years’ experience in similar nurse practitioner / coordinator role
· CCRN-American Association of Critical Care Nurse preferred
· National certification in a nurse practitioner specialty preferred
· Excellent communication and organizational skills
Education/Licensure/Certification:
· Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program
· Licensure as a nurse practitioner in the state of California
· Current BLS / ACLS Certification
· Current furnishing number or eligible from the California BRN
· Current DEA registration or eligible
