Advanced Cardiac Surgery APRN – ICU & Step-Down Lead

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health in Louisville, KY seeks an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to provide assessment, management and outcome evaluation for adult cardiac surgery patients in step-down units and CVICU. The APP collaborates with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include daily inpatient/outpatient management, rounds, care plan development, discharge summaries, and mentoring RNs.

Qualifications

• MSN or higher in nursing; APRN licensure required.
• KY RN/APRN licensure and board certification.
• ACLS/BLS certification; DEA can be obtained after hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient/outpatient assessments and develop care plans.
• Daily rounds and progress notes on patients in step-down units.
• Supervise and mentor registered nurses.
• Collaborate with CVICU and adult cardiac surgery teams.
• Discharge planning and comprehensive discharge summaries.
• Document care accurately and timely.
• Participate in service line committees and staff education.
• Lead and participate in clinical research and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Assessment

Clinical management

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MSN or equivalent APRN

Board certification (APRN/PA)

KY APRN RN licensure

Job description

UofL Health in Louisville, KY seeks an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to provide assessment, management and outcome evaluation for adult cardiac surgery patients in step-down units and CVICU. The APP collaborates with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include daily inpatient/outpatient management, rounds, care plan development, discharge summaries, and mentoring RNs.