Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

True North Consultants, Inc.; La Grande (OR); On-site; USD 135,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. seeks a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our cardiology team in La Grande, OR. This permanent, full-time role operates on four 10-hour day shifts and provides relocation assistance for a rural eastern Oregon setting.

You will assess patients, manage cardiovascular disease, order tests, and educate on lifestyle changes, in collaboration with cardiologists and nurses. Active NP/PA licensure and rural-clinic experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current NP or PA licensure.
• 1-2 years of NP/PA experience.
• Board certification or board eligibility.
• Comfort with rural community practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and cardiovascular assessments for new and follow-up patients.
• Manage chronic cardiovascular conditions including heart failure, CAD, arrhythmias, and hypertension.
• Order and interpret tests such as 12-lead EKGs, echocardiograms, and stress tests.
• Educate patients and families on disease, medications, and lifestyle changes.
• Coordinate care transitions between inpatient, outpatient, and primary care teams.
• Document encounters accurately in the EHR for billing and continuity.

Skills

Cardiology assessment

Patient education

Education

Graduate of NP or PA program

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