NP, Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio, TX seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join its cardiology team, providing inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular care in collaboration with cardiology physicians.

The role covers patient assessments, managing acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions, coordinating diagnostics, hospital rounds, and education for patients and families, with a focus on evidence-based heart health and prevention.

Qualifications

• Active Texas NP license
• National certification (ANCC or AANP)
• Cardiology or inpatient acute care experience required
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, histories, and physicals in inpatient and outpatient settings
• Manage acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic studies
• Assist in hospital rounds, admissions, and discharges
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising cardiologists
• Educate patients and families on heart health, disease management, and lifestyle modifications
• Document all care in the EMR in a timely and accurate manner

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Education

Licensed Nurse Practitioner (Texas)

ANCC or AANP certification

Tools

EMR

Job description

Description

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our cardiology team in San Antonio, TX. This role offers a balanced mix of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, providing comprehensive cardiovascular care in collaboration with our cardiology physicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, histories, and physicals in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Manage acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic studies
• Assist in hospital rounds, admissions, and discharges
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising cardiologists
• Educate patients and families on heart health, disease management, and lifestyle modifications
• Document all care in the EMR in a timely and accurate manner

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas
• National certification (ANCC, AANP)
• Cardiology or inpatient acute care experience required
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time position with a mix of hospital and clinic hours
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, malpractice coverage, CME allowance, PTO, and 403(b) retirement plan