Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology

Richmond-Heart-and-Vascular-Associates; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond-Heart-and-Vascular-Associates is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced cardiovascular nursing care in a clinic-based setting. You will develop treatment plans, educate patients on heart conditions, and collaborate with our cardiovascular physicians to coordinate patient care.

Opportunities exist to pursue subspecialization areas such as structural heart, vascular disease, and electrophysiology.

Qualifications

• Professional certification as Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Current NP certification with ANCC or AANP.
• Minimum of two years Cardiovascular experience.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Maintain licensure / credentials in good standing.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Complete annual education requirements appropriate to credentials.

Responsibilities

• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Conducting physical examinations and assessments, including history and examination, in the field or in clinic.
• Creating treatment plans for patients.
• Developing and implementing programs to prevent disease and educate patients.
• Coordinating and managing patient care with other medical staff on site as well as referring physicians.
• Consulting with physicians or specialists when indicated.

Skills

Independent decision making

Cardiovascular experience

Nurse Practitioner certification

Virginia NP licensure

Job description

Description

This position provides advanced nursing care to patients with cardiovascular disease: developing treatment plans, educating patients on heart conditions and lifestyle modifications, and managing their care in collaboration with our team of cardiovascular physicians. There are also opportunities to pursue interests in sub-specialization areas such as structural heart, vascular disease, and electrophysiology. The position is clinic-based.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Conducting physical examinations and assessments, including history and examination, in the field or in clinic.
• Creating treatment plans for patients.
• Developing and implementing programs to prevent disease and educate patients.
• Coordinating and managing patient care with other medical staff on site as well as referring physicians.
• Consulting with physicians or specialists when indicated.

Requirements

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional certification as Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Current Nurse Practitioner certification with ANCC or AANP.
• Minimum of two years Cardiovascular experience.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Present a professional appearance and attitude with patients and staff.
• Complete annual education requirements appropriate to credentials.
• Maintain appropriate licensure / credentials in good standing.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.