Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Congenital Heart Program - Full Time - 8hr Days

Job Description

At Cedars-Sinai, the work you perform daily has a direct effect on the lives of others. Our enthusiastic and committed culture has resulted in six Magnet designations for nursing excellence.

The Smidt Heart Institute is proud to be the top in California, ranked #6 nationally, and regularly listed among the leading heart programs by U.S. News & World Report. As a coordinated health organization, our young patients gain from the scientific and clinical progress we achieve in adult care.

The most important aspect for our patients is providing an excellent experience for your child’s heart care. At Cedars‑Sinai Guerin Children’s, skilled pediatric cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and nurses collaborate closely with specialists from the Smidt Heart Institute. Together, they diagnose and treat a wide range of congenital heart defects and acquired heart conditions.

Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s leads in delivering all-encompassing care for congenital heart disease, including pediatric congenital heart surgery. Our expert team works in unison to ensure your child's care pathway is as straightforward and seamless as it can be.

In 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

Qualifications

Education:

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

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