Critical Care Nurse Practitioner

Overview

• Provide advanced care as a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner in a dynamic CVICU setting during night shifts.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage complex cardiac care patients, including CT surgery and heart failure cases.
• Utilize advanced medical technologies with comprehensive training for device management and patient care optimization.
• Join a leading healthcare organization committed to excellence and compassionate patient care.
• Benefit from a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Engage in a role offering generous benefits, including PTO and geographical differential pay.
• Participate in a structured credentialing process to ensure readiness for the position.
• Contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on personalized and high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for CVICU patients, ensuring exceptional care delivery.
• Manage patient populations including CT surgery, endovascular repairs, and CABG/Valve procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare professionals to develop and implement personalized care plans.
• Provide in-hospital follow-up and management throughout the disease process for critical care patients.
• Participate in rotating weekend and holiday shifts to ensure continuous patient care coverage.
• Engage in training and utilization of advanced medical devices for effective patient management.
• Adhere to the Texas Nurse Practice Act and organizational standards of care in all practices.
• Mentor and collaborate with healthcare team members to foster professional growth and development.

Job Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with AGACNP certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in critical care (ICU) as RN or NP; 3 years preferred.
• Proven experience managing heart failure populations in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to work night shifts and rotating weekends/holidays as part of the CVICU team.
• Strong commitment to delivering compassionate and personalized patient care.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Willingness to undergo a 2-3 month credentialing process to ensure readiness for the role.
• Dedication to professional growth and adherence to healthcare standards and practices.