Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse Practitioner

Advocate Health

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner for our Cardiothoracic Surgery & ICU team in Charlotte, NC. You will care for complex post-operative cardiac surgery patients, collaborating with surgeons, intensivists, and multidisciplinary staff.

Responsibilities include comprehensive exams, daily assessments, treatment planning, order interpretation, and patient advocacy. Eligible for NP licensure and DEA, with a strong emphasis on quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

  • Requires advanced nursing degree (MSN or DNP) and NP licensure eligibility in the state.
  • RN license active and current.
  • DEA license or eligibility to obtain.
  • Eligibility for prescriptive authority.
  • BLS certification active with expiration >90 days.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive care for critically ill post-operative cardiac surgery patients (CABG, valve procedures, etc.).
  • Take detailed histories, perform exams, daily assessments, and ongoing management.
  • Develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans based on patient status.
  • Order and interpret labs, diagnostics, and imaging; act on results.

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Current Registered Nurse license
Licensed or eligible for Nurse Practitioner licensure in applicable state
DEA license or eligibility to obtain
Eligibility for prescriptive authority
Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner for our Cardiothoracic Surgery & ICU team in Charlotte, NC. You will care for complex post-operative cardiac surgery patients, collaborating with surgeons, intensivists, and multidisciplinary staff.

Responsibilities include comprehensive exams, daily assessments, treatment planning, order interpretation, and patient advocacy. Eligible for NP licensure and DEA, with a strong emphasis on quality and teamwork.

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