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Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

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Job summary

CompanyiRecruitMD
Advertiser typeAgency
CategoryHealthcare & Medical
Subcategory
CountryUnited States
LocationUnited States
LanguageEnglish - United Kingdom (en-GB)
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Employment typePermanent
Work hoursFull Time

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Job description

Cardiology Nurse Practitioner Position Summary

The Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced clinical care to patients with cardiovascular conditions across inpatient and/or outpatient settings. Working collaboratively with cardiologists and the multidisciplinary care team, the NP evaluates patients, manages acute and chronic cardiac conditions, and supports continuity of cardiovascular care.

Key Responsibilities


  • Perform comprehensive cardiovascular assessments, including histories and physical examinations




  • Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic cardiac conditions




  • Conduct inpatient rounds and/or outpatient clinic visits as applicable




  • Order, interpret, and document diagnostic tests including ECGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, and laboratory studies




  • Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians




  • Manage cardiac medications and provide guideline-directed medical therapy




  • Monitor patient response to treatment and adjust care plans accordingly




  • Assist with or manage cardiac procedures within scope of practice (e.g., cardioversion support, stress testing, device follow-ups)




  • Provide patient and family education on cardiovascular disease, medications, lifestyle modification, and follow-up care




  • Coordinate care with nursing, pharmacy, cardiac rehabilitation, and consulting services




  • Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record




  • Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and cardiology service initiatives



Clinical Areas May Include


  • General cardiology




  • Heart failure management




  • Electrophysiology support




  • Preventive cardiology




  • Post-procedural and post-hospital follow-up



Schedule


  • Day shift with variable hours




  • May include limited call, evenings, or weekends depending on service needs



Qualifications


  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (Adult or Acute Care preferred)




  • Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner




  • Active or eligible state licensure




  • BLS certification required; ACLS preferred




  • Prior cardiology, internal medicine, hospital medicine, or critical care experience preferred



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


  • Strong cardiovascular assessment and clinical decision-making skills




  • Proficiency in ECG interpretation and cardiac diagnostics




  • Ability to function effectively in fast-paced inpatient or outpatient settings




  • Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills




  • Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care



Work Environment


  • Hospital inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and procedural areas




  • Requires standing, walking, and frequent patient interaction




  • Exposure to moderate- to high-acuity cardiac patients depending on role





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