Job Openings CVICU Nurse Practitioner

About the job CVICU Nurse Practitioner

Join a leading heart and cardiovascular care team in the Texas Medical Center as a CVICU Advanced Practice Provider (APP). This full-time night shift position offers the opportunity to provide specialized care for critically ill patients, particularly those with heart failure, in a fast-paced, collaborative ICU environment. If you are an experienced nurse practitioner or critical care provider looking to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-quality, evidence-based care to CVICU patients, including those with advanced heart failure.
  • Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to manage complex critical care cases.
  • Perform patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and implement interventions based on clinical protocols.
  • Monitor patient progress, adjust care plans as needed, and respond to emergencies in a timely manner.
  • Serve as a key resource for patients, families, and the ICU care team.

Qualifications:

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) required.
  • Minimum 23 years of critical care experience (ICU RN or NP).
  • Prior experience caring for patients with heart failure.
  • Strong desire to work night shifts in the Texas Medical Center.
  • Excellent communication, critical thinking, and patient management skills.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

  • Be part of a leading cardiovascular program in Houston's Texas Medical Center.
  • Collaborative team culture with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Work with advanced technologies and evidence-based protocols in critical care.

Shift: Full-Time, Nights