Registered Nurse III - Heart Institute Ambulatory - 8 Hour Days

Job DescriptionAre you ready to bring your expert clinical skills to a world-class facility recognized as top ten in the country for cardiology? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you.The Smidt Heart Institute is home to a distinguished team of experts who are setting the bar for cardiovascular care in the United States.The Institute unites 16 centers and programs to diagnose and treat the full spectrum of heart and vascular conditions for all patients, from infants to those with advanced disease. Compassionate care is integrated with an agile research enterprise, giving patients access to pioneering treatments.You can look forward to collaborating with our extraordinary faculty and physicians. We aim to provide deep knowledge across all specialties, including transplantation, stem cell therapy, congenital heart disease, womens heart health, valve disorders, arrhythmia and hypertension. Summary of Essential Duties:As a Clinical Nurse III you will perform a variety of direct patient care activities specific to the unit and needs of the patient populationPerform patient assessments, triage patient concerns, provide clinical education to patients for pre-ops and other disease management educationManage anticoagulation, coordinate patient care, and maintain overall management of the ambulatory cardiac clinic with over 20 providers dailyObtain prior authorizationsTriage phone calls from patients, pharmacies and other providersIdentify the ability of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients to follow instructions, as well as safety concerns in the age-related populationsInstitute additional measures to provide a safe environmentQualificationsQualifications:Education:Graduate of an accredited nursing program requiredBSN highly preferredLicense/Certification:Current, unrestricted California RN license requiredACLS from the American Heart Association requiredSpecialty certification required (or willing to obtain within one year of hire)Experience:A minimum of 2 years of acute care nursing experience requiredDemonstrated ability in a specialty area (procedure center, ambulatory clinic and/or cardiology) strongly preferredExcellent IV skills preferredReq ID : 706Working Title : Registered Nurse III - Heart Institute Ambulatory - 8 Hour DaysDepartment : Heart Institute AmbulatoryBusiness Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterJob Category : NursingJob Specialty : NursingOvertime Status : NONEXEMPTPrimary Shift : DayShift Duration : 8 hourBase Pay : $56.14 - $89.82