Founded in 1902, Cedars-Sinai is a nonprofit academic healthcare organization based in Los Angeles. It is the largest nonprofit hospital in the western United States, operating with 915 licensed beds and employing more than 4,700 nurses and 2,993 physicians alongside thousands of other healthcare professionals. Its clinical services range from primary care to specialized treatments for rare, complex, and advanced illnesses.
The organization integrates clinical care with research and education. Its research activities span biomedical and translational science as well as artificial intelligence research. Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University offers PhD programs in these fields, linking the institution's academic mission directly to its clinical practice.
For nursing professionals, the organization offers a large-scale clinical environment with a scope of practice that covers a wide range of patient needs. Its academic and research orientation provides a workplace grounded in both established medical practice and ongoing scientific inquiry. The institution's geographic presence extends across Los Angeles and the broader western United States.
