Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
About the role
To provide independent advanced level nurse practitioner clinical expertise to patients and their families on an ongoing basis. This includes the management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and specialty protocols (e.g. chemotherapy) as defined by standardized procedures or independently based on licensure.
Responsibilities
- Manage chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and specialty protocols (e.g. chemotherapy) as defined by standardized procedures or independently based on licensure.
- May include non-invasive or invasive procedures, surgical procedures, including operative first assist per approved standardized procedures as identified by the list available on the Medical Staff Office.
- Act as an expert resource person for health care providers including nurses, residents and other ancillary staff.
- Provides patient care in a team-based care environment to a diversified patient population.
- Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations.
- Participates in patient and staff education.
- Demonstrates leadership skills.
- Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
Requirements
- Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction.
- California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License.
- California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction.
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR.
- National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area.
- Graduation with a master’s degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Graduation from an accredited Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) program.
- One year or greater experience as a nurse practitioner.
- Three years experience working on cardiac unit in acute care or critical care unit as RN.
- Three years working as first assist with endoscopic vein harvesting in cardiac surgery.
- Endoscopic vein harvesting experience required.
Qualifications
- Graduation with a master’s degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Graduation from an accredited Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) program.
- One year or greater experience as a nurse practitioner.
- Three years experience working on cardiac unit in acute care or critical care unit as RN.
- Three years working as first assist with endoscopic vein harvesting in cardiac surgery.
- Endoscopic vein harvesting experience required.
Skills
- Knowledge of advanced level nurse practitioner clinical expertise.
- Experience in managing chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and specialty protocols.
- Ability to manage non-invasive or invasive procedures, surgical procedures, including operative first assist.
- Expertise in providing patient care in a team-based care environment.
- Ability to apply knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations.
- Ability to participate in patient and staff education.
- Leadership skills.
- Accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
Benefits
High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs. UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family. Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave. Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement. Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement. Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement. Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth. WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources. On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services.
Pay
$87.69-$115.72 per hour
Schedule
Day shift with night and weekend call