Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Cardiology

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital(WDH); Dover (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital (WDH) in Dover, New Hampshire, is seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their Cardiology team. This role involves providing direct patient care in various settings including inpatient and ambulatory care.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Nursing, relevant state licenses, and preferably some experience in cardiology. This position primarily requires weekend coverage, with occasional weekday shifts available.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) – State License.
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) – State License.
• 0‑1 year experience as a nurse practitioner preferred.
• Previous Cardiology experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients in various settings.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops plans of care based on findings.
• Writes prescriptions according to policy.
• Provides high‑quality documentation.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Prescription writing

Cardiology experience

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

The Wentworth‑Douglass Center for Heart Health is proud to be a member of the Mass General Brigham Heart and Vascular Institute, providing access to world‑class cardiovascular care, advanced diagnostics, and specialty expertise. As part of this integrated system, patients receive local care backed by the resources and innovation of a leading academic health network.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dynamic and expanding Cardiology team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a comprehensive, patient‑centered cardiovascular program that continues to grow in size and scope.

Schedule

This hire will provide day‑shift coverage on the inpatient team at Wentworth‑Douglass Hospital. The primary need is for Saturday coverage, with occasional open 8‑hour shifts during the week.

Key Responsibilities – Essential Functions

• Provides direct care, counseling, and education to a designated patient population in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and procedural settings.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops appropriate plans of care and follow‑up based on diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Consistently provides high‑quality and timely documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries.
• Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s Degree Nursing required.

Licenses and Credentials

• Registered Nurse (RN) – State License.
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) – State License.

Experience

• 0‑1 year experience as a nurse practitioner preferred.
• Previous Cardiology experience required.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Wentworth‑Douglass Physician Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.