Cardiovascular ICU APRN – Open-Heart Care Leader

Jupiter Med; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Medical Center in Palm Beach County seeks a Cardiovascular Critical Care APRN to lead and deliver evidence-based care for open-heart surgery patients. You will collaborate with surgeons, physicians, and nurses to develop and implement the CVICU/PCU care pathways and contribute to quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include in-hospital patient management, consulting the care team, educating patients and families, and participating in multidisciplinary rounds.

Qualifications

• This role requires current ARNP licensure in Florida and CVICU/CCU experience.
• AHA certification requirements vary by area and NIHSS certifications may be required.
• Candidate must provide expert cardiovascular nursing care and evidence-based practice.
• Leadership, mentoring, and ability to drive quality improvement are essential.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration with surgeons, physicians, and nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cardiovascular surgeons in Open-Heart Surgical program development.
• Provide comprehensive inpatient care in the CVICU/PCU using best available evidence.
• Improve outcomes and monitor quality measures per STS guidelines.
• Consult nursing and healthcare teams; educate patients and families.
• Lead teaching initiatives and drive practice changes across units.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary rounds and discharge planning.
• Engage in research activities relevant to education and patient care.

Skills

ARNP license (Florida)

Cardiovascular CCU experience

AHA certification

NIHSS certification

Clinical leadership

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Graduate of accredited APRN program (ARNP or CNS)

Job description

Jupiter Medical Center in Palm Beach County seeks a Cardiovascular Critical Care APRN to lead and deliver evidence-based care for open-heart surgery patients. You will collaborate with surgeons, physicians, and nurses to develop and implement the CVICU/PCU care pathways and contribute to quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include in-hospital patient management, consulting the care team, educating patients and families, and participating in multidisciplinary rounds.