Cardiology Nurse Practitioner-Idaho

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