Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Night Shift

About the role

Responsible for delivering comprehensive patient care through assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up within a Cardiovascular ICU setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care affecting the disease process according to standards and regulations.
• Manage complex cases including VV/VA ECMO, Mechanical Circulatory Support, and post-operative cardiac surgery patients.
• Participate in in-hospital follow-up and treatment planning.
• Train on advanced devices and procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, personalized care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program with a master's degree preferred.
• Texas licensure and certification by recognized nursing credentialing organizations.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, or NRP certifications; ATLS certification within six months if practicing in trauma.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of critical care nursing experience, with specific experience in heart failure populations.
• Strong assessment, diagnosis, and management skills with a focus on safety and patient-centered care.