Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Cardiovascular Medicine

Position: Nurse Practitioner

Specialty: Cardiology / Cardiovascular Medicine

Work Setting: Outpatient Cardiology Office and Hospital Inpatient Services

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our cardiovascular practice. The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive cardiovascular care to patients in both the outpatient office and hospital settings.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, managing cardiovascular conditions, reviewing diagnostic testing, coordinating treatment plans with cardiologists, and providing inpatient consultations and follow-up care.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently within their scope of practice while collaborating closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Essential ResponsibilitiesOutpatient Cardiology Office

• Evaluate new and established patients, including obtaining medical histories and performing physical examinations.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage common cardiovascular conditions, including hypertension, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and other cardiac disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising or collaborating physicians, as applicable.
• Review laboratory results, diagnostic imaging, and cardiovascular testing, including echocardiograms, stress tests, Holter monitors, and other cardiac studies.
• Manage medications and monitor treatment effectiveness, including appropriate adjustments within the NP's scope of practice.
• Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, medications, lifestyle modifications, and cardiovascular risk reduction.
• Perform timely follow-up visits and coordinate ongoing patient care.
• Document patient encounters, assessments, treatment plans, and follow-up recommendations accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Communicate with patients regarding test results, treatment recommendations, and follow-up care.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers when necessary.

Hospital Responsibilities

• Conduct inpatient consultations and evaluate patients admitted with cardiovascular conditions.
• Perform hospital rounds and assess patients' clinical status, treatment response, and progress.
• Manage and monitor patients with conditions such as heart failure, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, and other cardiovascular problems.
• Review laboratory results, cardiac imaging, telemetry findings, and other relevant diagnostic studies.
• Develop and update treatment plans in coordination with the attending cardiologist and hospital care team.
• Assist with hospital admissions, daily progress notes, discharge planning, and discharge summaries, as applicable.
• Provide follow-up care for established patients during hospitalization and coordinate care transitions after discharge.
• Communicate with hospitalists, nurses, specialists, patients, and family members regarding treatment plans and clinical updates.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the hospital medical record.
• Respond to changes in patients' clinical conditions and escalate urgent concerns to the appropriate physician or emergency team.

General Clinical and Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely medical records.
• Follow established clinical protocols, practice policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate care between the outpatient office, hospital, diagnostic facilities, and other healthcare providers.
• Participate in clinical meetings and quality improvement initiatives as appropriate.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Provide professional, compassionate, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Florida.
• National board certification as an NP.
• Appropriate prescriptive authority and other required credentials for the position.
• Experience in cardiology, cardiovascular medicine, internal medicine, or acute care preferred.
• Hospital privileges or eligibility to obtain hospital privileges, as required.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with physicians, medical staff, patients, and families.
• Ability to manage responsibilities across outpatient and inpatient clinical settings.

Work Environment and Schedule

This position requires work in both the outpatient cardiology office and hospital settings. The schedule may include office clinic hours, hospital rounding, inpatient consultations, and coordination of post-discharge follow-up. Availability for hospital-related duties outside regular office hours may be required, depending on the practice's coverage arrangements.

Reporting and Collaboration

The Nurse Practitioner will work in collaboration with the cardiologists and other members of the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care, appropriate treatment, and high-quality cardiovascular services.

Physical Requirements

The position may require prolonged periods of standing and walking during hospital rounds, the ability to move between clinical areas, and the ability to perform routine patient assessments and related clinical duties, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person