Cardiac Surgery APRN: Inpatient Care Leader

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) at UofL Health collaborates with the Adult Cardiac Surgery teams to provide comprehensive care in the step-down units, performing daily rounds, assessments and care planning with timely documentation.

You will educate patients and families, supervise and mentor nurses, participate in cardiovascular service line committees and clinical research, and coordinate care across units to ensure safe transfers and optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• APRN with Master of Science in Nursing and Kentucky APRN/RN licensure.
• Board certification is required; acute care focus preferred.
• Experience in inpatient cardiac care or related settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess, manage and evaluate outcomes for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with adult cardiac surgery and CVICU teams; perform daily rounds.
• Develop, implement and reassess treatment plans with thorough discharge summaries.
• Educate patients, families and staff; participate in research and protocol development.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

APRN board certification

RN licensure in Kentucky

Acute Care Certification focus

Job description

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) at UofL Health collaborates with the Adult Cardiac Surgery teams to provide comprehensive care in the step-down units, performing daily rounds, assessments and care planning with timely documentation.

You will educate patients and families, supervise and mentor nurses, participate in cardiovascular service line committees and clinical research, and coordinate care across units to ensure safe transfers and optimal outcomes.