Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Trauma & Emergency General Surgery - Full Time - 12hr Days
Los Angeles, California
Overview
Make a difference in Nursing at Cedars-Sinai. Use your compassion, expertise and dedication in work that truly matters – improving the lives of our patients in their most vulnerable times. As a Nurse at Cedars-Sinai you'll work alongside some of the most talented staff in the industry and be exposed to innovative research and technology. Nurses at Cedars-Sinai are expected to be among the best in the industry and are given support to do something incredible – for yourself and for others.
- Full-time & Per-Diem
- Level: Mid – Senior
- Travel: Minimal (if any)
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Success Profile
What makes a successful RN at Cedars-Sinai? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Compassionate
- Detail-oriented
- Positive
- Resilient
- Communicator
- Good Listener
Career Path
We offer many career paths to support your immediate and future success.
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New-Graduate Nurse (Registered Nurse I) leads to Licensed Practical Nurse.
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Registered Nurse II leads to Registered Nurse
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Registered Nurse III ends this path
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Registered Nurse IV ends this path
Responsibilities
Requisition # 15284Job Description
At Cedars-Sinai, the work you do every day directly impacts others' lives. Our passionate and dedicated culture has earned us six Magnet designations for nursing excellence. Join us and see why U.S. News & World Report recognizes us as one of America's Best Hospitals!
Our expert surgeons provide care for a wide range of conditions, from routine to complex. Each year, we perform approximately 32,000 surgeries in 42 operating rooms, with over one-third applying minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and robotic techniques.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a physician for inpatient settings.
- Conduct physical exams, collect and document data, and perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe interventions and medications, and coordinate patient care and discharge.
- Maintain clinical responsibility for applying the Nurse Practitioner (NP) standard of care, including patient care, consultation, education, and other assigned duties.
- Develop and implement patient management plans in collaboration with attending and consulting physicians.
- Facilitate patient discharge and document care within the Epic system. Perform surgical procedures when within scope and privileges.
- Participate in research and educational activities to improve professional development, including continuing education and professional organizations.
- Assess and improve patient care delivery, bringing to bear evidence-based standards and protocols for positive outcomes.
- Initiate emergency resuscitation and stabilization in compliance with hospital safety and infection control regulations.
- Demonstrate procedural experience, particularly in managing drains, wound care, and chest tubes.
Qualifications
Education:
- Master of Nursing Degree.
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Licensure/Certifications Requirements:
- Current, unrestricted CA RN License.
- Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner and Furnishing License.
- Certification at the national level as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Current DEA License (schedule 2-5).
- Current ACLS required.
Experience:
- A minimum of 2 years working as a Nurse Practitioner in General Surgery or Emergency General Surgery.
Our compensation philosophy
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Cedars - Sinai's EEO and AA Policy Statement
Diversity and Inclusion 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. Quality Care and Research—For All, By All.
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu) and COVID-19. For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines such as COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy. Cedars - Sinai's EEO and AA Policy Statement
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Healthcare
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Continuing Education
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Sign on Bonus
$3,000 Nurse Referral Bonus