Join Our Pediatric Cardiology Team!
Are you a dedicated nursing professional eager to utilize your clinical skills at a premier pediatric facility recognized among the top ten in the nation for cardiology? If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care and ensuring patient satisfaction, we want to hear from you!
The Smidt Heart Institute is proud to feature a highly respected team of specialists dedicated to advancing cardiovascular care for children. Our Institute encompasses 16 centers and programs focused on diagnosing and treating a wide range of heart and vascular conditions in patients from infancy through adolescence. We combine compassionate care with cutting-edge research, offering young patients access to innovative treatments.
As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with our esteemed faculty and physicians. Together, we provide comprehensive expertise across various specialties, including congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias, and adolescent heart health.
Summary of Essential Duties:
As a Clinical Nurse II you will:
- Perform a variety of direct patient care activities tailored to the unique needs of our pediatric population.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, triage concerns, and provide vital clinical education on pre-operative procedures and disease management.
- Manage anticoagulation therapy and coordinate care within our busy ambulatory cardiac clinic, serving over 20 providers daily.
- Obtain prior authorizations as needed.
- Triage phone inquiries from patients, pharmacies, and other healthcare providers.
- Assess the ability of pediatric and adolescent patients to understand instructions and ensure safety measures are implemented appropriately.
Qualifications:
Education:
- - Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
- - BSN is highly preferred.
License/Certification:
- - Current, unrestricted California RN license required.
- - ACLS and PALS certification from the American Heart Association required.
Experience:
- - A minimum of 2 years of acute care nursing experience is required.
- - Experience in a pediatric specialty area (procedure center, ambulatory clinic, and/or cardiology)
- - Excellent IV skills are a must.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of our youngest patients, apply now to join our award-winning team in Southern California!
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Working Title : Registered Nurse II - PEDS/ Heart Institute - 8 Hour Days
Department : Heart Institute Ambulatory
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Nursing
Job Specialty : Nursing
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $50.48 - $80.77
