Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Long Term Care (CARDIOLOGY)

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Lakeland, FL

Schedule: 5 days per week with some weekend Availability

Position Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced APRN to join our growing healthcare team, providing high-quality care in skilled nursing and long-term rehabilitation facilities. This role involves diagnosis, treatment, patient management, and interdisciplinary care coordination across a range of specialties, such as pulmonary and acute care, infectious disease, cardiovascular, pain management, psychiatry, and physical rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct patient care in skilled nursing, rehab, and long-term care settings
• Perform health assessments and physical examinations
• Diagnose and develop treatment plans tailored to each patient
• Prescribe medications per Florida guidelines and clinical best practices
• Complete documentation and maintain accurate health records (EMR/EHR)
• Conduct admission and discharge evaluations
• Coordinate care with physicians, facility staff, and specialists
• Promote preventive health practices and counsel patients on healthy living
• Ensure continuity and quality of care with timely interventions
• Participate in facility rounds and contribute to reducing hospital readmissions
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and care routines
• Comply with infection control standards and regulatory policies

Qualifications:

• Active Florida APRN license
• DEA registration (preferred)
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• Active NPI
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience (Skilled Nursing preferred)
• Knowledge of post-acute care and geriatric best practices
• Strong communication, assessment, and leadership skills
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems (Point Click Care/ Matrix)
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, clinical environment

Specialties We’re Hiring For:

We are currently seeking APRNs with experience or interest in the following specialty:

• Cardiovascular

If you have a background in this area, we encourage you to apply!

If you're located near one of these areas or are open to relocation, we’d love to hear from you.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge:

The ideal candidate should have experience or knowledge in the following areas:

• Performing physical exams and patient observations
• Behavioral health assessment
• Setting up and monitoring medical equipment
• Communicating test results to patients and their families
• Recording patient medical histories
• Family planning services
• Post-acute care experience (Preferred)
• Senior care practices
• Medical-surgical nursing techniques
• Strong anatomy knowledge

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Continuing education support
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on patient outcomes
• A dedicated medical scribe for documentation support (Remote)

Compensation: Highly competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Final details will be discussed during the interview.

If you are a proactive and compassionate APRN ready to contribute to improving patient care in skilled nursing environments, we encourage you to apply today.