Cardiology Nurse Practitioner PRN

Nuvance; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuvance Health Med Practice CT in Danbury, CT seeks an experienced APRN/PA to support the Interventional Cardiology program. You will assist cardiologists with diagnostic and interventional procedures, manage pre- and post-procedure care, and participate in 24/7 on-call coverage.

The role requires proven clinical expertise in invasive cardiac procedures, ACLS proficiency, and accurate documentation of findings, orders, and discharge instructions under physician guidance.

Qualifications

• APRN or PA license required.
• Experience with invasive cardiac procedures.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Strong history taking and data interpretation.
• Ability to work 24/7 on-call.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-procedure patient management and orders.
• Provide pre-procedure education and obtain consent.
• Perform daily rounds and document progress notes.
• Evaluate patient status and order meds/tests.
• Consult supervising physicians to ensure satisfaction.
• Administer IV meds and assist with invasive lines.
• Provide post-procedure discharge instructions and documentation.
• Follow ACLS protocols for complications.

Skills

Invasive cardiac skills

Patient assessment

Documentation & orders

Pre/post-procedure care

Education

Master's degree (nursing or PA)

Job 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 leadership

Working 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