The Nurse Practitioner is a member of the intensive care team and has as his/her primary responsibility the management of critically ill complex patients in a cardiothoracic ICU setting.

The NP has specialized skill and knowledge related to the unique Cardiothoracic ICU setting in which s/he practices and performs physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, and provides direct patient care services in a specific Cardiothoracic ICU, according to established protocols and utilizes evidence-based clinical practice standards.

The NP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting, and provides leadership to the organization and nursing profession. Duties may include obtaining patient health histories and complete physical examinations, documenting findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests.

May also need to explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, patient's family, staff, and healthcare learners. Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status. Document patient preparation and response to procedure(s). Formulate and implement treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration w…

Qualifications

• Req Master's degree Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing (MSN).
• Req 5 years Five years clinical nursing experience.
• Req 2 years ICU experience as an acute care NP required.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
• Req Nurse Practitioner - NP (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
• Req Nurse Practitioner Furnisher (CA DCA) Current license to furnish medications in the State of California.
• Req DEA Certificate Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Justice for Schedule II-V controlled substances.
• Req NP Board Certified Possession of National Board Certification in Nurse Practitioner area of specialty accredited by Accreditation Board of Specialty Nursing (ABSNC) or National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). ◦ If work in Hospital/Acute Care Setting must have Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) upon hire.
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association - *ACLS as required by the NPs Job description for NPs in the Hospital/Acute Care Setting and Ambulatory Infusion Centers

About the Hospital

At Keck Medicine of USC, diversity means recognizing the richness of our differences and celebrating them together.

Our nurses enjoy a wide array of competitive benefits, including free tuition at USC for both employees and their families.

We provide exceptional healthcare, retirement benefits and quality of life programs designed to help you make the most of your experience at Keck Medicine of USC; and discounts on a wide variety of services, including public transportation passes, campus fitness center memberships and event tickets.