Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Cardiology Diagnostic - 10-Hour - Full Time - Days

Are you a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with experience in Cardiac Electrophysiology? Cedars-Sinai, a world-class healthcare organization, is seeking a highly motivated and accomplished Advanced Practice Provider to join our esteemed team. This is an outstanding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care while contributing to leading-edge advancements in cardiac electrophysiology.

The Smidt Heart Institute is home to a distinguished team of experts who are setting the standard for cardiovascular care in the United States. The Institute brings together 16 centers and programs dedicated to diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of heart and vascular conditions—from infants to patients with the most advanced disease. Compassionate, patient-centered care is integrated with an agile research enterprise, providing access to pioneering therapies. Our faculty and attending physicians offer deep expertise across every cardiovascular specialty, including electrophysiology and arrhythmia management, structural heart disease, heart transplantation, stem cell therapy, congenital heart disease, women's heart health, advanced heart failure, and hypertension.

Advanced Heart Rhythm Care in Los Angeles

When heart rhythm abnormalities occur, cardiac electrophysiology plays a critical role in diagnosing and treating arrhythmias. At the Smidt Heart Institute, our electrophysiology specialists provide comprehensive care for patients with cardiac rhythm disorders, offering advanced therapies such as catheter ablation and cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) management through a personalized, evidence-based approach.

Under the supervision of a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and within the scope of practice and clinical privileges of the Advanced Practice Provider, the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides specialized care for patients with cardiac electrophysiology conditions. This includes the evaluation, management, and treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and other complex arrhythmias. The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of the electrophysiology patient workup and continuum of care, collaborating closely with physicians and the multidisciplinary care team to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Acquire 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, evaluating, treating, and diagnosing patients under the supervision of a licensed physician.
• 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 Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to deliver care appropriate to adult and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and provide the care needed Perform assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices
• Perform other related duties as required Participation in Quality activities, including Unit Practice Committees

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications

• CA RN License
• CA NP License
• CA NPF must be controlled substance II
• NPI (National Provider Identifier)
• CA DEA License Schedule 2-5
• ACLS by ARC or AHA
• ANCC Specialty Certificate (1 year to obtain)