Advanced Heart Failure - Advanced Provider III (APRN/PA) New

Lee Health is seeking an Advanced Provider to assist with growth and development of our Advanced Heart Failure Program. This highly skilled and experienced Nurse Practitioner will have a passion for Cardiology and working with high-acuity patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. In cooperation and under the leadership of our Medical Director of Advanced Heart Failure, this Advanced Provider will work primarily out of HealthPark Medical Center but may be required to float to other locations based on the needs of the organization and program growth. Although this position will not require competency in procedures, there will be responsibility for managing significant life-sustaining and critical treatments including but not limited to LVAD, mechanical circulation and ECMO.

Weekend Coverage is required along with Call Coverage (estimated at 1:4 once fully staffed).

Preferred Credentials as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Board Certification and Florida State Licensure is Required

Clear and Good Standing with the Organization is also necessary

Candidate will hold certification from the Heart Failure Society of America in Advanced Heart Failure (HF-CERT) or able to achieve certification within 3 years of start date.

The ideal candidate will desire a long-term commitment to Lee Health and our Advanced Heart Failure program. Our commitment to care for this extremely vulnerable population thru high quality care can only be accomplished thru significant training, experience and passion. If you feel you have what it takes to be a part of this program now and in the future, apply now!