NP, Nurse Practitioner/Pa, Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular ICU

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi-Shoreline, overlooking the beautiful Corpus Christi Bay, is the largest and most comprehensive acute care medical facility in the region. We offer a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services, with a focus on cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. As the leading emergency facility in the area, a Level II Trauma center and the only Comprehensive Stroke Center in the Coastal Bend, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we serve.

The Shoreline campus is home to several renowned programs, including a nationally recognized Chest Pain Center. Our Heart Institute, housed within The Pavilion, was recently recognized as one of the top 100 cardiovascular hospitals in the United States. We are affiliated with the Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College of Medicine, providing opportunities for teaching and continued learning.

Job Description

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the CV ICU and acute inpatient CV units.
• Act as a first assist in CV surgery cases in the operating room. Vein harvesting experience preferred.
• Follow established nursing standards, procedures, and practices to give patient care directions to nursing and other staff.
• Evaluate the outcomes of direct patient care and consult with specialists as necessary.
• Adjust nursing care processes to optimize patient outcomes and provide the highest standard of care.
• Arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered for patients.
• Monitor and ensure the accuracy of patient medical records.
• Provide preventative health care services to long-term patients and coordinate consultations and referrals as required.
• Perform physical exams and prescribe treatments and medications within scope of practice.

Requirements

• Advanced nursing degree or master's degree required.
• Current Texas State Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license or PA license.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (CPR), American Heart Association.
• Experience in the specialty area (CV ICU, CV OR).
• Experience in both clinical and management areas.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and market services effectively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong team-oriented approach and interdepartmental collaboration based on Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) principles.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Work in a state-of-the-art facility with a supportive, collaborative team.
• Be part of an organization dedicated to high-quality care and innovation.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Work in a picturesque location overlooking Corpus Christi Bay with a vibrant community.

Work Type

Full Time, Days