NP Cardiac Program, La Jolla, Part time

This is a part time (40 hours/2 weeks) position at our Scripps Memorial La Jolla campus. On Call shifts are required a few times a month.

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, respect that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to work.

You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So, if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

Scripps is looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner to support our Cardiology inpatient department at Scripps Mercy San Diego. Ranked #1 in San Diego by US News and World Report. The Nurse Practitioner will provide clinician expertise while rounding with Cardiac procedural patients, ranging from approximately 10-15 patients per day. The ideal candidate will have a Cardiology, Cath Lab background, be self-directed and able to work independently. Having previous experience with the following structural heart procedures such as TAVR, Watchman's and MitraClip is also preferred.

The Nurse Practitioner, through involvement in clinical consultation and direct patient care, assesses and improves the patient care process for a defined population along the continuum of care.

Why join this team?

· We celebrate monthly birthdays

· Attend conferences

· Go out for dinner

· Perform EP procedures, watchman’s TAVRS as well as complexed PCI

Required Experience/Specialized Skills:

· Minimum one year experience within a Cath Lab or Cardiology environment.

Current California RN License.

· Nurse Practitioner credential required.

· Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification required.

· ACLS (AHA)

· Maintains medical staff credentialing as an allied health professional.

Preferred Certification/Education/Skills:

· NP in area of Cardiology is preferred.

· Ability to speak Spanish is recommended.

· 2 years’ experience in the APN role

· TNCC and/or ATCN and CNS

· 3-5 years’ experience in specialty area

Schedule: