Cardiology Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Care Leader

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System seeks a Nurse Practitioner with cardiology experience to manage outpatient cardiovascular care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning in collaboration with supervising physicians.

The role emphasizes ordering and interpreting cardiovascular tests, prescribing medications, and educating patients on lifestyle modification and adherence. EMR documentation and care coordination are essential duties in a hospital-based outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral NP from an accredited program.
• Current RN and NP licensure.
• National certification as Adult-Gerontology NP, Family NP, or Acute Care NP.
• Current DEA and prescriptive authority as required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Cardiology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive cardiovascular assessments (history and physical examinations).
• Diagnose and manage cardiovascular conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, hyperlipidemia, valvular disease.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests (ECG, echocardiograms, stress tests, labs).
• Prescribe medications and adjust therapies per guidelines and state regs.
• Provide patient and family education on disease management and adherence.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, and ancillary services.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and population health initiatives.
• Document encounters accurately in the EMR.

Skills

Cardiology experience

Outpatient care

Clinical assessment

Prescribing medications

Patient education

Care coordination

Documentation

Education

NP degree

RN license

NP certification

DEA license

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System seeks a Nurse Practitioner with cardiology experience to manage outpatient cardiovascular care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning in collaboration with supervising physicians.

The role emphasizes ordering and interpreting cardiovascular tests, prescribing medications, and educating patients on lifestyle modification and adherence. EMR documentation and care coordination are essential duties in a hospital-based outpatient setting.