Cardiology Nurse Practitioner PRN

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 88,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Northwell Health’s Interventional Cardiology division at Danbury Hospital seeks an experienced APN/PA to support diagnostic and complex endovascular procedures. The role involves pre/post-procedure patient management, education, and coordination with the Cath Lab team.

Responsibilities include inserting lines, managing medications, and ensuring discharge planning with detailed instructions. Strong clinical judgment and collaborative teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• APRN or PA license required.
• Master's level degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a related role.
• Skilled in taking patient histories, assessing conditions, and interpreting findings.

Responsibilities

• Assist cardiologists and vascular surgeons with diagnostic and interventional cardiac and endovascular procedures.
• Provide pre- and post-procedure care under physician direction and write orders.
• Perform pre-procedure evaluation and obtain consent, educate patients on risks and alternatives.
• Administer IV medications and assist with vascular access and device insertions.
• Conduct post-procedure follow-up and prepare discharge instructions and prescriptions.
• Participate in on-call coverage 24/7 for emergencies and transfers.
• Contribute to data collection for registries or research as needed.

Skills

APRN license

Interventional cardiac support

ACLS proficiency

Education

MASTER'S LVL DGRE

Job description

Description

Interventional Cardiology Opportunity- Danbury Hospital

Summary:

Provides assistance to the cardiologists/vascular surgeons with diagnostic cardiac and endovascular procedures. Provides the highest level of pre and post procedure care under the direction of the supervising physician.

Responsibilities:

1. Provides pre-procedure patient management by reviewing the patient's medical record, obtaining a complete medical history, performing a physical examination, and documenting all findings. Writes pre-procedure orders.

2. Provides pre-procedure education, explains the risks, benefits, and alternatives to procedure, obtains consent, and completes paperwork.

3. Makes daily rounds independently or with the cardiologists/interventionalists on patients with known or suspected cardiac disease and writes daily progress notes.

4. Evaluates changes in patient status, initiates and orders appropriate medications, lab tests, radiographic, and cardiac imaging studies.

5. Consults with supervising physicians to insure patient and physician satisfaction.

6. Administers IV medications. Inserts and removes vascular sheaths, inserts/removes central venous and arterial lines by means of a surgical cutdown or percutaneous puncture. Reviews ECGs, inserts nasogastric tubes and indwelling urinary catheters.

7. Provides post-procedure follow-up, gives detailed discharge instructions, prepares written prescription orders for medications and controlled susbstances, and discharges patients after discharge criteria are met. Dictates discharge summaries.

8. Follows ACLS protocol in the event of a complication or code 99. Performs cardiac resuscitation and defibrillation, assesses the patient, establishes IV access, and administers drugs as needed.

9. Participates in the on-call schedule to provide coverage 24/7. Duties include assisting with procedure emergencies, patient evaluation amd management, and urgent transfers.

10. Supports other needs of the Cardiovascular Service Line as directed by the Cath Lab Director.

11. Assists staff, if needed, with patient flow pre and post procedure.

12. Assists cardiologist and/or surgeon, acting as first assistant, during cardiac catheterizations, PCI, Swan Ganz Insertions, Intra-aortic Balloon Insertion, endovascular/peripheral procedures, permanent pacemaker & ICD implants & other invasive procedures.

13. Assists surgical PA's, if needed, with cross-coverage across the service line.

14. Provides educational instruction, as needed, to other members of the team.

15. Assists with the collection of data, when requested, for ACC-NCDR registry and the Connecticut registry. May also assist in research studies or clinical trials.

16. Achieves the organization's established expectations with regard to quality service, teamwork, self-development, and community service.

17. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Education: MASTER'S LVL DGRE

Other Information:

Required: APRN license or PA license. Skilled in taking medical histories, assessing medical condition, and interpreting findings. Skilled in all aspects of invasive cardiac and peripheral procedures including use of equipment. Highly complex conceptual thinking.

Minimum Experience: three years

Desired: Working knowledge of other major areas and the skill to integrate and communicate that information.

About Northwell Health:

Northwell Health cares for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond. We have:

28 hospitals and 18,600+ aligned physicians

Over 104,000 employees

Robust research, academic, and clinical programs

A culture that values collaboration, innovation, and physician leadershipWorking Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials:APRN

Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice CT

Org Unit: 507

Department: DB Interventional Cardiology

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $75.00 Hourly

Available benefits include: 401(k) Retirement Plan and Wellness Programs. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.”

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent’s sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.