Nurse Practitioner

Premier Medical Consultants, LLC; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Cardiology & Vascular Center in Henderson, NV is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our cardiovascular team. The NP will conduct comprehensive evaluations, manage follow-up care for cardiology patients, order and interpret tests, and collaborate with cardiologists to develop evidence-based treatment plans in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

The ideal candidate holds an NP degree, Nevada licensure, and national certification, with strong clinical decision-making and patient

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited NP program.
• Current or eligible Nevada APRN license and RN license.
• National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS preferred.
• DEA registration and Nevada prescribing authority.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations with history and physicals.
• Provide follow-up care for established cardiology patients.
• Evaluate and manage cardiovascular conditions (HTN, CAD, HF, arrhythmias, lipids, PVD).
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans with supervising physician.
• Order/interpret labs and cardiac testing within scope.
• Communicate results and recommendations to patients.
• Medication reconciliation and cardiovascular meds management.
• Pre/post-procedure follow-up care and patient education.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and coordinate care.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Team collaboration

Documentation & patient education

Communication skills

Education

NP master/doctorate

Job description

Desert Cardiology & Vascular Center is seeking an experienced and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our established cardiovascular practice in Henderson, Nevada.

For more than 25 years, our practice has served the Las Vegas and Henderson communities with a commitment to high-quality cardiovascular care, clinical excellence, and personalized attention. Our team provides comprehensive cardiac and vascular services supported by advanced diagnostic technology and an experienced clinical staff.

The Position

The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with our cardiologists and clinical team to evaluate, manage, and educate patients with a broad range of cardiovascular conditions. The ideal candidate is clinically confident, highly organized, and comfortable managing medically complex patients in a fast-paced outpatient environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical history reviews and physical examinations
• Provide follow-up care for established cardiology patients
• Evaluate and manage common cardiovascular conditions, including hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, hyperlipidemia, and peripheral vascular disease
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising or treating physician
• Order and interpret laboratory studies, cardiac testing, and other diagnostic evaluations within the provider’s scope of practice
• Review test results and communicate findings and treatment recommendations to patients
• Perform medication reconciliation and manage cardiovascular medications
• Provide pre-procedure and post-procedure follow-up care
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, lifestyle modifications, and cardiovascular risk reduction
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record
• Coordinate care with physicians, hospitals, referring providers, pharmacies, and other members of the healthcare team
• Respond to patient questions and clinical messages in a timely manner
• Participate in quality improvement and practice initiatives
• Follow all clinical protocols, regulatory requirements, and patient privacy standards

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current or eligible Nevada APRN and registered nursing licenses
• Current national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• Current BLS certification
• ACLS certification preferred
• Current or eligible DEA registration and Nevada prescribing authority
• Cardiology, cardiovascular, internal medicine, critical care, or other relevant clinical experience strongly preferred
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to work collaboratively while independently managing an assigned patient schedule
• Excellent documentation, communication, and patient education skills
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care

Preferred Background

We welcome candidates with prior experience in:

• Outpatient cardiology
• Cardiovascular or cardiothoracic intensive care
• Internal medicine
• Heart failure management
• Interventional cardiology follow-up
• Vascular medicine
• Cardiac diagnostic testing