What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothoracic Surgery position at UCLA Health Careers?
Join our team as an Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. This is a night shift position is for an Adult Acute Care (AG-ACNP) Nurse Practitioner that will be caring for cardiac surgery patients in the CTICU.
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.
Salary range:
NP2: $89.06- $127.19/hourly
NP1 (less than 6 mths NP exp): $80.33/hourly
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
