Nursing Jobs in El Segundo, CA
$160,430.40 - $225,992 / year
Title: CTS Nurse Practitioner Location: Long Beach Department: Cardiology Pro Fees Status: Full-time Shift: Day Pay Range*: $160,430.40 - $225,992.00/annually MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork. Position Summary The Nurse Practitioner (NPII) practices as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team using standardized procedures to independently examine, diagnose and treat patients in collaboration with supervising physician(s). The incumbent supports management in achieving a high-quality program for specific patient populations, for both clinical outcomes and customer service in an efficient manner. The NP II is knowledgeable of the latest clinical trends, best practices, regulatory requirements and reimbursement patterns for patients in the specialty program. Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job Expert Clinical Practice and Collaboration A. Independently examines, diagnoses, orders diagnostic studies and treatment for patients using approved standardized procedures. Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions and changes treatment as indicated. B. Provides direct patient/indirect care. 1. Coordinates, prioritizes and organizes individual patient care in collaboration with supervising physician(s 2. Collaborates with members of the healthcare team to create a patient plan of care. 3. Provides individualized patient and family education and documents in the patient teaching plan. 4. Communicates with supervising physician and physician consultants treating the patient. 5. Anticipates discharge on admission and plans accordingly. 6. Ensures accurate patient problem list and medication reconciliation on admission and discharge. 7. Utilizes age specific competencies for culturally diverse patients. 8. Ensure accuracy of acuity with appropriate diagnostic documentation. 9. Ensures a seamless transition through the hospital continuum of care. May follow in an outpatient clinic or physician’s office. 10. May be the NP -nurse navigator for the patients through the healthcare continuum. 11. May practice in a clinic, inpatient setting and/or outpatient setting. 12. May oversee support groups for specific patient diagnosis or population. Specialty Care Development A. Identifies ideas and insights into clinical improvements for specialty patient population. B. Ensure that queries generated by medical records regarding the accuracy of documentation have an appropriate response. C. Monitor and manage the patient progression through hospitalization. D. May oversee the accurate collection and entry of data specific to patient population. May prepare or oversee the preparation of reports regarding specialty care. E. Reviews clinical outcomes, progression of care, and financial indicators with appropriate Medical Directors and other specialty physicians. F. May provide education for members of the interprofessional team regarding special needs in the care of specialty patient population. G. Acts as a consultant to other CareLines, service lines, BPTs on specialty specific patient care needs. Quality Improvement and Research A. Recommends, supports, participates or leads quality improvement initiatives regarding specialty care. B. Should participate as an investigator, co-investigator in research studies specific to patient population. C. Participates a requested in peer review activities. Additional responsibilities: 1. Complies with all policies and procedures. 2. Participates in the orientation and development of students and/or new staff as assigned. 3. Maintains standardized procedures and privileging/credentialing requirements according to medical staff AHP rules and regulations. *Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high-quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards. 
