Title: NP, Cardiovascular

Location: Fountain Valley, CA

Department:Cardiology Pro Fee

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Days 

Pay Range: $69.68/hr - $109.38/hr

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.
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.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years 20 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.

Experience
- 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
- 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