Job DescriptionIn addition to the information below, this role will support the Congenital Heart Program across both pediatric and adult congenital (ACHD) populations. The program is highly coordinated across Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's and the Smidt Heart Institute, with a strong focus on continuity of care from childhood through adulthood. Care is delivered across inpatient, outpatient, procedural, and perioperative settings, with close collaboration between cardiology, cardiac surgery, cath lab, and OR teams.
Essential Duties:
- Support care for patients with congenital heart conditions across both pediatric and adult populations
- Assist in coordination and management of patients undergoing cardiac surgery and catheter-based interventions
- Provide peri-procedural care (pre-, intra-, and post-procedure support)
- Participate in inpatient rounding and outpatient clinic activities
- Work alongside diverse groups to maintain seamless and high-quality care
- Conducting rounds on inpatient congenital heart patients (pediatric and adult congenital heart disease)
- Supporting cases in the OR and cath lab
- Coordinating care plans, consults, and follow-ups
- Participating in clinic visits as needed
- Interacting with patients/families and care teams to guarantee smooth transitions
QualificationsEducation:- Master of Nursing Degree
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (ANCC)
Experience:- At least one year of experience working as an inpatient Nurse Practitioner in congenital heart disease or cardiac procedures
Licensure/Certifications Requirements:- Current CA RN License
- Nurse Practitioner and Furnishing License
- National Certification or eligibility for certification as a Nurse Practitioner
- Current DEA License
- Current ACLS Certification required
