Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Heart Failure ICU (Night Shift)

Join one of Houston's leading medical institutions and make a lasting impact on patients with advanced cardiac conditions. As a Heart Failure ICU Advanced Practice Provider, you will be part of a nationally recognized hospital known for its excellence in patient care, innovative research, and team collaboration. Here, your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your voice truly matters.

Why Join Us

• Practice alongside top professionals at a Level 1 Trauma Center and nationally ranked rehabilitation hospital
• Enjoy competitive pay and career advancement through our Professional Nurse Advancement Program
• Generous Paid Time Off, including personal days and a spiritual holiday
• 8 percent geographical differential for the Texas Medical Center location
• Comprehensive benefits and continuing education opportunities

Position Highlights

• Full-time night shift, 12-hour shifts (paid for 40 hours)
• Rotating weekends and holidays
• No call requirement
• Adult-Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) required
• 2+ years of Critical Care ICU experience as an RN, NP, or PA required
• Cardiology and Heart Failure population experience preferred
• Training provided on mechanical support devices

Patient Population Includes

• Heart Failure
• Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS)
• VV/VA ECMO
• LVAD
• Heart and Lung Transplant
• Post-Operative Cardiac Surgery

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with complex cardiac conditions
• Deliver evidence-based clinical decisions in collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team
• Manage patient care throughout the disease process in alignment with the Texas Nurse Practice Act and hospital Standards of Care
• Participate in continuous learning and professional development initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Current Texas RN and APRN licensure
• Adult-Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) certification
• National certification from ANCC, NCC, AANP, or AACN
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Minimum two (2) years of critical care nursing experience (RN or NP) in Cardiology, Cardiac Care, or Cardiovascular Nursing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Heart Failure or Cardiovascular ICU patients
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner experience
• Background in managing advanced cardiac support devices