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Nurse Practitioner -Thoracic Surgery

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Los Angeles
Oct 28, 2025
Description 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 position is for an Adult Acute Care (AG-ACNP) Nurse Practitioner working with the Thoracic Surgery team. It is a fast paced environment, working with critically ill patients. Works both inpatient and outpatient. Salary range: NP 2 : $89.06- $127.19/hourly NP1 (less than 6 months NP exp) $80.34/hourly Qualifications MSN or DNP with Adult- Gero Acute Care NP specialty- required CA RN and NP certification, State of CA NP Furnishing with Schedule II- required National NP Board certification in Adult-Gero Acute Care/Adult Acute Care NP specialty - required NPI#, DEA#, Enrollment in PECOS, Enrollment on CURES- required 3 years experience in surgical area or ICU as RN - required. 2 yrs experience NP Thoracic surgery experience- preferred BLS and ACLS from AHA or ARC- required NPI (less than 6 months experience as a NP)If NPI, must have min of 3 years surgical or ICU experience in RN role NP1: less than 6 months NP exp NP2: 6+ months NP experience Ability to utilize excel, word and other software programs -required Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with administrative, clinical and academic personnel-required Skill in working independently and following through with minimum direction-required Ability to set priorities- required Demonstrate writing skills to compose logical, detailed and grammatically correct correspondence-required Document patient care in a concise and comprehensive manner- required