Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP) Job Description
Position Summary
The Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced practice nursing care to patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions. Working collaboratively with cardiologists and the multidisciplinary care team, the NP 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 Nurse Practitioner program
Current Nurse Practitioner certification (AANP or ANCC)
Active state NP 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
