Inpatient Cardiology Advanced Practice Clinician

0090 Presbyterian System Services; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

0090 Presbyterian System Services seeks a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner with a focus on cardiovascular emergency care in Albuquerque, NM. This part-time position involves working closely with cardiology and emergency medicine teams to manage acute cardiac patients.

Candidates should have a relevant degree, appropriate licenses, and be comfortable in high-acuity environments. Experience in cardiology is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• License in New Mexico for Nurse Practitioners.
• Two years working as a Certified Physician Assistant for PA role.
• Minimum 1 year experience in Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, or Internal Medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform focused cardiovascular evaluations on patients with chest pain or arrhythmias.
• Order and interpret cardiac diagnostics like EKGs and echocardiograms.
• Initiate and manage treatment plans under supervision.

Skills

Interpreting EKGs

Managing acute cardiac presentations

Strong clinical judgment

Multitasking ability

Comfort in high-acuity environment

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Masters degree in Nursing (for NP)

Baccalaureate degree (for PA)

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

Location Address: 1100 Central Avenue SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930
Type of Opportunity: Part time
FTE: 0.50

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Physician Assistant (PA)/Nurse Practitioner (NP) with specialized experience or interest in cardiovascular emergency care to join our Cardiology Department team. The APC (advanced Practice Clinician) will collaborate closely with emergency medicine and cardiology teams to evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with acute cardiac conditions in a fast‑paced ER setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform focused cardiovascular evaluations, including comprehensive histories and physical exams, on patients presenting with chest pain, arrhythmias, heart failure, syncope, and other cardiac concerns;
• Order and interpret cardiac diagnostics such as EKGs, cardiac biomarkers, chest imaging, echocardiograms, and telemetry;
• Initiate and manage treatment plans for cardiac patients under the supervision of a cardiologist or emergency physician, including ACS protocols, CHF management, arrhythmia control, and hypertensive emergencies;
• Coordinate patient care across multiple disciplines, including Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, and Internal Medicine;
• Assist with patient disposition: admission to telemetry/cardiac units, transfers, or safe discharge with follow-up plans;
• Provide clear documentation and communicate effectively with consulting teams, nursing staff, patients, and families;
• Participate in cardiology‑related quality improvement initiatives and education sessions within the ED.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Nurse Practitioner program;
• For NP: Masters degree in Nursing, New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license, federal and state DEA license, and ANCC certification required;
• For PA: Baccalaureate degree, CAHEA Certified Physician Assistant or two years working experience as a Certified Physician Assistant, and licensed by the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners required;
• Minimum of one year experience preferred but not required; experience as an ER nurse or as an EMT or scribe in an ER preferred;
• Minimum 1 year experience in Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, or Internal Medicine strongly preferred;
• Proficient in interpreting EKGs and managing acute cardiac presentations;
• Strong clinical judgment, multitasking ability, and comfort working independently in a high‑acuity environment;
• BLS and ACLS certification required.

Work Schedule

Embedded APC to work as a cardiac specialist in the Emergency Room. 7 day shifts per month. Shift duration is 10 hours.

Legal and Equal Opportunity

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campuses.