Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Cardiology

Cardiovascular Associates of America; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiovascular Institute of New England (CINE) in Rhode Island seeks a full‑time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with an interest in cardiology. The role offers an inpatient or outpatient focus, a Monday–Friday schedule, and no call or weekend requirements, with opportunities to learn from an established cardiovascular team.

New graduates are welcome, and experienced APPs can further develop their clinical skills within a supportive network.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Rhode Island license or eligibility to obtain licensure before starting.
• Cardiology experience preferred but not required.
• New graduate NPs and PAs encouraged to apply.
• Strong clinical and communication skills.
• Collaborative approach to patient care.
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients with diverse cardiovascular diagnoses.
• Perform initial evaluations and cardiovascular follow-up care.
• Review histories, symptoms, medications, and progress.
• Order and review diagnostic testing and laboratory studies.
• Evaluate EKGs, monitoring, imaging, and other testing.
• Collaborate with cardiologists to adjust treatment plans.
• Educate patients on medications, diagnoses, risk factors, and lifestyle changes.
• Coordinate care with physicians, APPs, nursing teams, and other staff.
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Cardiology care

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Rhode Island license/eligibility

Job description

Rhode Island | Monday–Friday | Inpatient or Outpatient | No Call or Weekends

Join an established cardiovascular team with the Cardiovascular Institute of New England (CINE). We are currently looking for a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant interested in building or continuing a career in cardiology.

This opportunity offers flexibility for an inpatient or outpatient focus, based on the provider’s background, interests, and current practice needs. You'll work closely with cardiologists, APPs, and clinical staff in a collaborative environment with a consistent Monday–Friday schedule and no call or weekend requirements.

Experienced providers and new graduates are welcome to apply. For APPs who are newer to cardiology, CINE provides the opportunity to learn alongside an experienced cardiovascular team while developing clinical knowledge and confidence in the specialty.

Position Highlights

• Full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant position
• Opportunity for an inpatient or outpatient cardiology focus
• Monday through Friday schedule
• No weekend coverage
• No call responsibilities
• New graduates welcome
• Supportive team of cardiologists and experienced APPs
• Established cardiovascular patient population
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development
• Access to additional resources through the CVAUSA network

Role & Responsibilities

Depending on the inpatient or outpatient focus of the position, responsibilities may include:

• Assess and manage patients with a variety of cardiovascular diagnoses
• Perform initial evaluations and cardiovascular follow-up care
• Review patient histories, symptoms, medications, and treatment progress
• Order and review appropriate diagnostic testing and laboratory studies
• Evaluate EKGs, cardiac monitoring, cardiovascular imaging, and other testing
• Work closely with cardiologists to establish and adjust treatment plans
• Provide patient education regarding medications, diagnoses, cardiovascular risk factors, and lifestyle changes
• Communicate and coordinate care with physicians, APPs, nursing teams, and other healthcare professionals
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and efficiently

What We're Looking For

• Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Rhode Island license or eligibility to obtain licensure before starting
• Previous cardiology experience is preferred but not required
• New graduate NPs and PAs with an interest in cardiovascular medicine are encouraged to apply
• Strong clinical and communication skills
• Collaborative approach to patient care
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care

Compensation & Benefits

CINE offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• W-2 employment
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• CME allowance
• Retirement benefits
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Established patient volume and referral network

Join the Cardiovascular Institute of New England

For more than 25 years, the Cardiovascular Institute of New England has provided cardiovascular care to communities throughout Rhode Island. The practice has locations across the state, including Cranston, Johnston, Lincoln, North Providence, Pawtucket, Warwick, Warren, and Westerly.

As a partner practice of Cardiovascular Associates of America (CVAUSA), CINE maintains the collaborative environment of a local, physician-led cardiovascular group while benefiting from the resources and support of a growing national cardiovascular organization.