Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

Markent Personnel; La Grande (OR); On-site; USD 135,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hospital employed

Full benefits

401k match

Paid malpractice

CME allowance

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Markent Personnel is seeking a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner to join our rural Eastern Oregon cardiology team in La Grande. This permanent, full-time role offers four 10-hour days and day shifts, with relocation assistance provided.

The ideal candidate will be an NP or PA with 1–2 years of experience, current licensure, and board certification or eligibility. Employed with full benefits, including CME support and loan repayment options.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program (required).
• Current NP or PA licensure (required).
• 1-2 years of experience as a NP/PA (required).
• Board certification or board eligibility (required).
• Comfort with and interest in practicing in a rural community setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and cardiovascular assessments for new and follow-up patients.
• Manage chronic conditions including heart failure, CAD, arrhythmias, and hypertension.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as 12-lead EKGs, echocardiograms, and cardiac stress tests.
• Educate patients and families on disease pathology, medication adherence, and surgical recovery.
• Counsel patients on lifestyle modifications including heart-healthy nutrition, exercise, and smoking cessation.
• Coordinate care transitions between inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and primary care providers.
• Document patient encounters accurately within the EHR for billing and continuity.
• Triage urgent patient concerns and facilitate emergency admissions or interventions when necessary.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss complex patient cases.

Skills

Cardiovascular assessment

Patient education

Care coordination

Education

NP or PA program graduate

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

**Relocation Assistance Provided**

Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Four 10-Hour Days | Day Shift

Location: La Grande, OR (Rural Eastern Oregon)

Compensation: $135K - $140K+ per year

We are seeking a dedicated and innovative Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate (PA) tojoin our cardiology team. In this collaborative role, the provider will work directly with cardiologists, nurses,and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals withcardiovascular conditions. Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, assist in the management of cardiovascular disease, contribute to diagnostic evaluations, provide patient education ondisease prevention and management including lifestyle changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and cardiovascular assessments for new and follow-up patients
• Manage chronic conditions including heart failure, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and hypertension
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as 12-lead EKGs, echocardiograms, and cardiac stress tests
• Educate patients and families on disease pathology, medication adherence, and surgical recovery
• Counsel patients on lifestyle modifications including heart-healthy nutrition, exercise, and smoking cessation
• Coordinate care transitions between inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and primary care providers
• Document patient encounters accurately within the electronic health record system for billing and continuity
• Triage urgent patient concerns and facilitate emergency admissions or interventions when necessary
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss complex patient cases and optimize clinical outcomes
• Assist in the performance of minor clinical procedures as permitted by state law and facility credentialing

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program (required)
• Current NP or PA licensure (required)
• 1-2 years of experience as a NP/PA (required)
• Board certification or board eligibility (required)
• Comfort with and interest in practicing in a rural community setting

Compensation & Benefits

• Very competitive total compensation opportunity ($140+) which includes:
• o Quality incentives up to $13,000
• o RVU bonus based on annual threshold
• Commencement bonus of $20,000
• $8,000 annual CME, licensing, dues, subscription + paid CME time
• Student loan repayment
• Hospital employed
• Full benefits including a 401k match & Paid malpractice