Cardiology Nurse Practitioner - CST

Heartbeat Health, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartbeat Health, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our virtual cardiovascular care team. You will deliver patient-centered care from a remote clinic, focusing on Heart Failure management and GDMT, while collaborating with cardiologists and PCPs.

The role requires strong telehealth communication and documentation skills. The position supports a Central Time Zone schedule (9 am–5 pm) in a remote-first setup, emphasizing high-quality, guideline-driven care and continuous professional

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing with a cardiology specialization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telehealth patient assessments and determine cardiovascular status.
• Formulate and adjust treatment plans including GDMT titration for heart failure.
• Collaborate with cardiology and primary care teams for coordinated care.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and lifestyle changes.
• Maintain thorough documentation in the EHR and participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Cardiology

GDMT mastery

ACLS certification

Remote care

EHR proficiency

RPM tools

Education

MSN - Cardiology

Cardiology NP cert

Tools

EHR systems

RPM tools

Job description

About Us

Heartbeat Health is the leading virtual-first cardiovascular care company in the country, providing patients with convenient, high-quality heart care through a combination of telemedicine, diagnostics, and virtual care programs. By leveraging real-time data and AI-powered insights, Heartbeat Health empowers providers and patients with personalized treatment plans, reducing hospitalizations and improving long-term heart health outcomes. Heartbeat Health is redefining how cardiovascular care is delivered in the digital age, led by our medical group of cardiologists, advanced practitioners, nurses, and care coordinators.

About Us

Heartbeat Health is the leading virtual-first cardiovascular care company in the country, providing patients with convenient, high-quality heart care through a combination of telemedicine, diagnostics, and virtual care programs. By leveraging real-time data and AI-powered insights, Heartbeat Health empowers providers and patients with personalized treatment plans, reducing hospitalizations and improving long-term heart health outcomes. Heartbeat Health is redefining how cardiovascular care is delivered in the digital age, led by our medical group of cardiologists, advanced practitioners, nurses, and care coordinators.

About The Role

We are currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our virtual clinic supporting Central Time Zone from 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.

As a Nurse Practitioner at Heartbeat Health, you’ll play an integral role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care through our virtual care model. This position is ideal for an experienced provider who is passionate about cardiology and comfortable independently managing complex cardiac patients in a remote environment.

With a strong focus on Heart Failure management and Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT), you’ll assess patients, develop and adjust treatment plans, monitor disease progression, and work closely with cardiologists, primary care providers, and other members of the care team. You’ll combine clinical expertise with education, advocacy, and evidence-based practice to help patients better manage their cardiovascular health and achieve improved long-term outcomes.

• Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough patient assessments via telehealth visits, including medical history reviews, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests, to evaluate cardiovascular health and identify cardiac conditions.
• Diagnosis and Treatment: Formulate differential diagnoses and develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients with various cardiac issues. Prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests.
• Disease & Heart Failure Management: Extensively manage chronic cardiovascular conditions remotely, with a heavy emphasis on advanced Heart Failure management, hypertension, arrhythmias, and coronary artery disease. Monitor patient progress, analyze real-time data, and adjust care pathways to optimize cardiac function and prevent hospital readmissions.
• Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT): Expertly implement, titrate, and manage Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT) for heart failure and alternative complex cardiac populations, ensuring clinical practice aligns strictly with the latest ACC/AHA guidelines.
• Education and Counseling: Educate patients and their families about cardiovascular diseases, prevention strategies, and lifestyle modifications. Provide specialized counseling on medication adherence, GDMT titration expectations, fluid/diet management, exercise, and smoking cessation.
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cardiologists, PCPs, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for patients. Discuss complex cases and participate in multidisciplinary care teams.
• Research and Evidence-Based Practice: Stay current with the latest developments in cardiology research and incorporate evidence-based practices into patient care. Participate in research studies or quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including medical histories, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Patient Advocacy: Serve as an advocate for patients' needs and preferences, ensuring that they receive appropriate care and support throughout their healthcare journey.
• Continuing Education: Pursue ongoing education and professional development in the field of cardiology to stay updated on the latest advancements and maintain relevant certifications.
• Quality Assurance: Participate in quality assurance programs to monitor and improve the quality of cardiology care provided within the healthcare facility.
• Availability: Must be able to work Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm CST.

About You

• Education: A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in cardiology or a related advanced practice nursing field.
• Experience: 3+ years of dedicated experience working as a Nurse Practitioner in an outpatient cardiology setting or clinic environment.
• Licensure Requirement: Must hold an active, current, and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) license (preferably in a Compact State)
• Certification: Obtain and maintain Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification specific to cardiology from a recognized certifying body, such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), in a relevant Nurse Practitioner specialty (e.g., Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong focus on cardiology).
• Clinical Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in outpatient management, interpreting complex diagnostic tests (e.g., ECGs, echocardiograms), and optimizing clinical outcomes for advanced Heart Failure populations.
• GDMT Mastery: Proven expertise in the practical application, optimization, and protocol titration of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT).
• Emergency Preparedness: Certification in ACLS is required or highly recommended, as Cardiology Nurse Practitioners may be involved in emergency cardiac care protocols.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to effectively educate patients virtually and collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including cardiologists and remote care coordinators.
• Critical Decision-Making: Ability to make critical decisions, analyze complex cardiac cases, and rapidly adapt treatment plans based on patient responses and changing clinical conditions.
• Empathy: Compassion and empathy when working with patients and their families, especially when delivering challenging diagnoses or managing chronic, life‑altering cardiac conditions.
• Detail‑Oriented: Meticulous attention to detail in patient assessments, virtual documentation, and treatment plans to ensure medical accuracy and patient safety.
• Technical Agility: Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems, remote patient monitoring (RPM) tools, and other digital healthcare technologies used in virtual cardiology practice.

About Our Culture

• We are mission-driven: we're revolutionizing the way cardiovascular care is delivered
• We are fast-paced & agile: we move quickly, iterate often, and value experimentation
• We are remote-first: ownership, autonomy, and trust are at the core of how we operate
• We care about diversity: diversity allows us to build an excellent patient experience
• We care about each other: we are stronger together through a culture of mutual respect and active support.
• We are an equal opportunity employer: we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.