Overview

Located in Inglewood, California, Centinela Hospital Medical Center ranks among the top hospitals in the nation based on clinical quality and patient safety. This year, the hospital was recognized among the nation’s best hospitals, according to US News & World Report, and was named among the top hospitals in California. Centinela Hospital also received an “A” grade on the 2023-24 Lown Institute Hospitals Index due to its strong performance in health equity, patient outcomes, and value of care. Among other accolades, Centinela Hospital was on the prestigious 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list for the sixth time as one of the top-performing community hospitals in the nation.

Responsibilities

Position is 1099

Work schedule: 7 days on 7 days off

Part time option may be option

The NP has specialized skill and knowledge related to the unique setting in which s/he practices and performs physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, and provides direct patient care services in stepdown unit, according to established protocols and utilizes evidence-based clinical practice standards

The NP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting, and provides leadership to the organization, and help lead quality improvement initiatives.

Duties may include obtaining patient health histories and complete physical examinations, documenting findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, and leading and conducting rounds

May also need to explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, patient's family, staff, and healthcare learners

Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status

Document patient preparation and response to procedure(s)

Formulate and implement treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with the designated primary supervising physician and/or attending back-up physician(s)

Demonstrates the ability to manage high acuity patients requiring specialized monitoring and care

Develops plans of care with individualized interventions and completes patient care procedures correctly

Qualifications

Master's degree Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing (MSN)

Must be able to intubate patients (or willing to perform this function once trained) and manage critical situations and codes

Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)

Nurse Practitioner - NP (CA Board of Registered Nursing) ACNP only

Nurse Practitioner Furnisher (CA DCA) Current license to furnish medications in the State of California

DEA Certificate Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Certificate issued by the U.S

◦ If work in Hospital/Acute Care Setting must have Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) upon hire