CVICU Charge Nurse: Lead High-Acuity ICU Care

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice seeks an RN Charge Nurse for the CVICU team to provide and coordinate high-acuity cardiovascular and intensive care for critically ill patients. You will lead clinical operations, mentor bedside nurses, ensure evidence-based practice, and collaborate with physicians in a fast-paced, technology-driven setting to deliver safe, patient-centered care.

This role requires strong ICU expertise, leadership, and the ability to coordinate across disciplines while maintaining

Qualifications

• Extensive ICU/CVICU clinical experience and advanced critical care skills.
• Strong leadership, delegation, and patient-flow coordination.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines while maintaining safety and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct clinical care and coordinate patient management for high-risk CV/ICU patients.
• Provide clinical leadership by overseeing patient flow, delegating assignments, and ensuring safe, efficient care.
• Mentor and support bedside nurses and other team members to promote performance and professional growth.
• Ensure adherence to evidence-based practices, quality standards, and patient safety protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans.
• Promote patient-centered care and support staff development in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Skills

ICU/CVICU leadership

Clinical supervision

Patient care coordination

Education

RN license

Job description

Alpha Home Health and Hospice seeks an RN Charge Nurse for the CVICU team to provide and coordinate high-acuity cardiovascular and intensive care for critically ill patients. You will lead clinical operations, mentor bedside nurses, ensure evidence-based practice, and collaborate with physicians in a fast-paced, technology-driven setting to deliver safe, patient-centered care.

This role requires strong ICU expertise, leadership, and the ability to coordinate across disciplines while maintaining