Advanced Practice Provider, Cardiology

Regions Hospital; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Regions Hospital in Saint Paul, MN, is seeking an exceptional Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their Cardiology APP team. This role involves providing both inpatient and outpatient services, along with coordinating patient care and collaborating with healthcare providers.

The ideal candidate will have completed an accredited program, possess current licensure in Minnesota, and have experience in cardiology. This position offers a full-time work schedule, Monday to Friday, with competitive physical requirements and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current registration to practice as a Physician Assistant in Minnesota with national certification.
• Licensed as APRN and RN by the Minnesota Board of Nursing with required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inpatient service flow and develop daily work plans.
• Assess and complete H&P on new consults and order diagnostics.
• Communicate with patients and families to provide education.

Skills

Patient education

Inpatient and outpatient care

Diagnostic evaluation

Prescribing medications

Collaboration with healthcare providers

Education

Completion of accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Current registration as Physician Assistant in Minnesota

Licensed as APRN and RN by Minnesota Board of Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Overview

RHSC in St. Paul, MN is looking for an exceptional, patient focused Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Cardiology APP team. The Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides both inpatient and outpatient services.

Work Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8‑hour or 10‑hour shifts, total 40 hours per week. Occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inpatient service flow, review daily patient lists, prioritize consultations, develop daily work plan with attending and staff, assist in assigning residents and students.
• Assess and complete H&P on new consults, order diagnostics, evaluate treatment, develop follow‑up plans, and document in EMR.
• Communicate with patients and families, provide education, write prescriptions.
• Regularly review diagnostics, communicate results to partner cardiologist, modify plan as needed.
• Assist with hospital discharge communication to primary care physicians.
• See patients independently in the cardiology clinic, see revisits, staff new patients, prescribe, order tests, manage inbox, and collaborate with other providers.

Qualifications – Required

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current registration to practice as a Physician Assistant in Minnesota, national certification by NCCPA, and approval by Minnesota Board of Medical Practice for prescription writing privileges (verified during credentialing).
• Licensed as APRN and RN by the Minnesota Board of Nursing, AANP certification, current BLS, ACLS, and DEA certification (verified during credentialing).
• Current BLS, ACLS, and DEA certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an independently practicing APP.
• 1–2 years of prior cardiology experience.

Physical Requirements

Stands 4–6 hours, walks 2–4 hours daily, may view computer screen up to 3 hours, lifts, pushes, or pulls equipment up to 50 lbs, and requires fine motor skills.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.