Cardiology - Nurse Practitioner

Cardiology - Pediatric Advanced Practitioner Position

Why CHOC Children’s Specialists?  Come join an organization that is defining the future of pediatric medicine in clinical care, research and education.  We are seeking an outpatient Advanced Practitioner for our Cardiology Division. Under the direction of attending cardiologist and surgeons and practicing within developed Standardized Procedures and Process Protocols, the Advanced Practitioner role is to fulfill clinical and quality improvement programs supporting the CHOC Heart Institute. The Advanced Practitioner functions in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary cardiac team.  Examples of job duties include assisting surgical staff with pre and post operative visits, patient and family education for high-risk cardiac patients, organizing our cardiac neurodevelopment program, developing new clinical pathways, overseeing cardiac nutrition clinic, and running multidisciplinary case conference.  With a growing cardiac program, there are opportunities for new program structuring and development. Opportunities are available for inpatient cardiac intensive care shifts if interested.

The successful candidate will be a CA licensed with at least one year of experience in direct pediatric cardiac patient care.  The candidate must demonstrate excellent communication skills. 

We offer an excellent benefits package including competitive compensation, CME allowance, comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans and a 401k Retirement Plan with an employer contribution independent of a salary deduction.

For immediate consideration please upload your resume to our direct job posting:

The CHOC Children’s Specialists, a private pediatric subspecialty group, is composed of more than 250 physicians and 40 advanced practice providers with 22 pediatric subspecialties. The group practices at CHOC Children’s, a premier healthcare system based in Orange County, CA with a state-of-the-art freestanding Children’s Hospital and several satellite clinics. Already the regional leader in pediatric care, with four centers of excellence, The CHOC Children’s Heart, Neuroscience, Orthopaedic, and Hyundai Cancer Institutes, CHOC has built one of the most advanced, safest children’s hospitals in the world. 

CHOC Children’s Hospital is affiliated with the University of California, Irvine and established a formal partnership with UCLA Health to form a joint congenital heart program in Southern California.. Named one of the best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report (2023-2024) and nationally ranked in 8 pediatric specialties, including pediatric cardiology & heart surgery.  CHOC’s Heart Institute is a leader in clinical outcomes with demonstrated excellence in ECMO services (ELSO Platinum Award) and critical care nursing (Beacon Award of Excellence). CHOC Children's is exclusively committed to the health and well-being of children through clinical expertise, advocacy, outreach and research that brings advanced treatment to pediatric patients.

Orange County, California is famous for its warm climate, with average temperatures of over 70 degrees throughout the entire year. Orange County boasts unbeatable entertainment, shopping and attractions, with beautiful beaches, mountains and the desert all within short driving distance.

For additional information, please also visit our website at www.choc.org/specialists.

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

CHOC Specialists is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, citizenship, national origin, ancestry (including language use restrictions), race, color, religion, religious creed, religious dress or grooming, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military and veteran status.