Cardiology APRN/PA: Heart Failure Specialist

Baptist Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Kentucky seeks an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to provide advanced care for heart failure and complex cardiovascular conditions in an Hospital Outpatient Department setting.

You will evaluate patients, develop and manage treatment plans, order diagnostics, optimize GDMT, and collaborate with cardiology and surgical teams to coordinate care and reduce readmissions.

Qualifications

• BSN and MSN required as stated by the job posting.
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• National APRN certification and Kentucky APRN license.
• DEA registration and prescriptive authority as required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced practice care for heart failure and complex cardiovascular conditions.
• Evaluate patients, order and interpret diagnostics, and optimize GDMT.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, surgeons, and primary care teams.
• Educate patients and families and coordinate transitions of care.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Prescriptive authority

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Outpatient care

Education

BSN

MSN

Nurse Practitioner program

National APRN certification

Kentucky APRN license

DEA registration

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Baptist Health in Kentucky seeks an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to provide advanced care for heart failure and complex cardiovascular conditions in an Hospital Outpatient Department setting.

You will evaluate patients, develop and manage treatment plans, order diagnostics, optimize GDMT, and collaborate with cardiology and surgical teams to coordinate care and reduce readmissions.