Description

Join the Bariatric Surgery Service as an Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

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.

This role will work at both Westwood and Santa Monica locations.

Salary range:$84.82 - $121.13/hourly

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association-required

• Other: ACLS, PALS, NRP (where applicable)-required

• License: CA RN and CA Nurse Practitioner-required

• Certifications: State of California NP, State of CA NP Furnishing with Schedule II, National Certification (i.e. ANCC)-required

• Degree: Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing in AG- AC (Acute Care) NP Specialty-required

• Additional: NPI #, DEA #, Enrollment in PECOS, Enrollment in CURES- required

• Bariatric Surgery and/or experience in surgical setting -required

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