Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

Quick Facts

• Role: Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (outpatient)
• Experience: At least 1 year of outpatient cardiology NP experience
• Collaboration: Works with cardiologists and clinical staff

Description

Provide high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care in an outpatient setting. You will perform cardiovascular assessments, manage chronic cardiac conditions, order and interpret diagnostic testing, and develop evidence-based treatment plans with cardiology physicians. You will document encounters in the electronic medical record and coordinate care with referring providers and services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive cardiovascular assessments (history, physical exam, risk stratification)
• Manage and follow patients with hypertension, heart failure, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and hyperlipidemia
• Order, interpret, and review diagnostic tests (EKGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, Holter monitors, labs)
• Develop and implement treatment plans with cardiology physicians
• Prescribe medications and adjust therapies per evidence-based guidelines
• Educate patients on disease management, lifestyle modification, and medication adherence
• Document clinical encounters accurately in the electronic medical record
• Coordinate care with referring providers, imaging, and ancillary services
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical protocols

Requirements

• Active Nurse Practitioner license in New York
• Minimum 1 year of outpatient cardiology Nurse Practitioner experience
• Board certification (ANCC or AANP)
• Active DEA (or eligibility to obtain)
• Strong knowledge of cardiovascular disease management
• Excellent communication and clinical judgment skills

Benefits

• Opportunity to support a growing cardiology service line and contribute to patient-centered care