Cardiology Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant – Job Description

Position Summary
The Cardiology Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant provides advanced practice nursing care to patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions. Working collaboratively with cardiologists and the multidisciplinary care team, the NP/PA is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of cardiac patients in outpatient, inpatient, and/or procedural settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including histories and physical examinations
• Diagnose and manage cardiovascular conditions under applicable scope of practice and clinical guidelines
• Develop, implement, and monitor evidence-based treatment plans
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies such as EKGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, and laboratory tests
• Prescribe and manage cardiovascular medications and therapies
• Provide inpatient rounding and cardiovascular consults as assigned
• Assist with and/or perform procedures within scope of practice
• Educate patients and families on cardiac conditions, medications, risk-factor modification, and disease prevention
• Document patient care accurately and timely in the medical record
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary services
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and compliance initiatives

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited NP/PA program
• Current Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant certification
• Active state NP/PA license and prescriptive authority
• Cardiology experience preferred; training or strong interest in cardiology considered
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative care team

Work Environment

• May include outpatient cardiology clinics, inpatient units, diagnostic labs, and procedural areas
• Schedule may include weekdays with possible call, evenings, weekends, or holidays depending on practice needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout clinical settings
• Manual dexterity to perform examinations and procedures
• Ability to assist with patient mobility as needed