Cardiology Nurse Practitioner - South Carolina

Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary

The Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced clinical care to patients with cardiovascular conditions across inpatient and/or outpatient settings. Working collaboratively with cardiologists and the multidisciplinary care team, the NP evaluates patients, manages acute and chronic cardiac conditions, and supports continuity of cardiovascular care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive cardiovascular assessments, including histories and physical examinations

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic cardiac conditions

• Conduct inpatient rounds and/or outpatient clinic visits as applicable

• Order, interpret, and document diagnostic tests including ECGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, and laboratory studies

• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians

• Manage cardiac medications and provide guideline-directed medical therapy

• Monitor patient response to treatment and adjust care plans accordingly

• Assist with or manage cardiac procedures within scope of practice (e.g., cardioversion support, stress testing, device follow-ups)

• Provide patient and family education on cardiovascular disease, medications, lifestyle modification, and follow-up care

• Coordinate care with nursing, pharmacy, cardiac rehabilitation, and consulting services

• Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record

• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and cardiology service initiatives

Clinical Areas May Include

• General cardiology

• Heart failure management

• Electrophysiology support

• Preventive cardiology

• Post-procedural and post-hospital follow-up

Schedule

• Day shift with variable hours

• May include limited call, evenings, or weekends depending on service needs

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (Adult or Acute Care preferred)

• Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner

• Active or eligible state licensure

• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred

• Prior cardiology, internal medicine, hospital medicine, or critical care experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong cardiovascular assessment and clinical decision-making skills

• Proficiency in ECG interpretation and cardiac diagnostics

• Ability to function effectively in fast-paced inpatient or outpatient settings

• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care

Work Environment

• Hospital inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and procedural areas

• Requires standing, walking, and frequent patient interaction

• Exposure to moderate- to high-acuity cardiac patients depending on role