Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Neurosurgery Clinic - 8 hour - days

Job DescriptionGrow your career at Cedars-Sinai! When you've been diagnosed with a brain or nerve condition, you deserve the best care from top specialists. Our nationally ranked team of experts are leaders in the treatment of more than 150 neurological disorders and conduct groundbreaking research that brings new hope for patients and their families. Why work here? Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been ranked the #1 hospital in California and #2 hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, 2022-23. Beyond an outstanding benefit package and competitive salaries, we take pride in hiring the best, most committed employees. Our staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a multifaceted, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for. We take pride in hiring the best, most passionate employees. Our talented doctors, nurses and staff reflect the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for. What will you be doing: The Nurse Practitioner is responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process, supervision of clinical practice, research involvement, consultative services, inter and intra-departmental liaison, education, leadership and patient care management across the health care continuum including preventative care acute care through discharge, and ambulatory care environments. Clinically manage Neurosurgery patients through the continuum of care alongside Neurosurgery Residency team. Comfortable collaborating closely with patients and families to develop and implement specialized treatment plans that cater to individual needs in our outpatient Neurology clinic Analyzes and prioritized the care of clinically complex patients/clients, including sociocultural, cognitive, functional, nutritional and educational evaluation, leading to the development of a problem list and patient management plan and communicates to patient, family and interdisciplinary team. Develop and implement patient management plans and assist in provision of continuity of care. Patient advocate throughout the care process and represents the medical center at regional and national meetings/conferences. Assesses quality of patient care delivery and finds opportunities for changes in practice, rooted in evidence-based standards of care/protocols, which promote positive patient outcomes.QualificationsExperience Requirements: Zero (0) to Two (2) plus years of NP experience. (preferably in Neurosurgery and/or Neuro Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or in an outpatient Neurosurgery clinic setting) Educational/Licensure/Certifications Requirements: Master of Nursing Degree Graduate of an accredited Nurse practitioner program approved by the California Board of Registered Current State of California Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner License National Certification or eligibility for certification as a Nurse Practitioner (ANCC/AANP) Current DEA license and Furnishing license or eligibility to acquire Current ACLS certification requiredAbout UsCedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.About the TeamCedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.