Cardiac Surgical ICU Advanced Practice Provider

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Indiana is seeking a nurse to practice in the Surgical Service, leveraging education, training, and certification to manage acutely and chronically ill Veterans.

The role emphasizes first-line management of cardiovascular/SICU patients, including post-op cardiac care and hemodynamic stability. The position requires independence, leadership, and collaboration with the healthcare team, with duties spanning assessments, orders, education, and referrals to

Qualifications

• Advanced practice in critical care nursing preferred
• Experience in cardiovascular/SICU patient management preferred
• Ability to lead and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Proficiency with hemodynamic monitoring and mech ventilation is expected

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic conditions focusing on health promotion and disease prevention
• Provides assessments, evaluations, and care coordination for Veterans
• Develops and implements individualized plans to optimize population health and disease management
• Demonstrates leadership and collaborates with the team
• Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Aids in health promotion, disease prevention, and health education
• Initiates referrals and serves as VA and community liaison
• Provides education to patients and families
• Assesses and adjusts the care plan to achieve outcomes
• Provides consultation for Veterans with surgical specialty problems
• Ensures compliance with Joint Commission, performance measures, and clinical practice guidelines
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in planning and evaluating surgical care
• Exemplifies ICARE values

Skills

Critical care nursing

Cardiac ICU care

Invasive hemodynamic monitoring

Mechanical ventilation

Vasoactive/inotropic drips

IABP/Impella support

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Indiana is seeking a nurse to practice in the Surgical Service, leveraging education, training, and certification to manage acutely and chronically ill Veterans.

The role emphasizes first-line management of cardiovascular/SICU patients, including post-op cardiac care and hemodynamic stability. The position requires independence, leadership, and collaboration with the healthcare team, with duties spanning assessments, orders, education, and referrals to