Job Overview: The cardiovascular Service is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated
Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Cardiovascular ICU to join our team. The Nurse Practitioner is a member of the intensive care team and has as his/her primary responsibility the management of post-surgical patients in the cardiothoracic ICU. The NP will assess patients, perform daily physical exams, formulate a plan of care, and provide direct patient care in collaboration with the cardiothoracic surgeons and the ICU team. The NP will assist in the care of post-coronary artery bypass, VATS, lung surgery, esophageal surgery, and vascular surgery patients. The ideal candidate implements and coordinates a plan of care for patients as part of the multidisciplinary team during their treatment until discharge, working with case management for an effective discharge plan. The CV Nurse Practitioner follows the patient from Admission to Discharge to ensure smooth coordination and good patient outcomes, ensuring patients are on all guideline therapies and goal-directed treatments for a cardiovascular patient.
Why Join Us? - Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with cardiovascular surgeons and Intensivists.
- Support for professional development, certifications, and continuing education.