Outpatient Interventional Cardiology NP: Care & Coordination

University Health; Hondo (TX); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University Health seeks a Specialty Nurse Practitioner in Outpatient Interventional Cardiology to deliver comprehensive cardiovascular care in the clinic under supervision of interventional cardiologists.

You will evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients before and after procedures, coordinate care across inpatient and cath lab services, and educate patients on lifestyle and medications to optimize outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• Outcome-oriented clinical NP with cardiovascular focus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Aufgaben

• Conduct new patient consultations, follow-up visits, and post-procedure evaluations in the outpatient clinic.
• Perform focused histories, physical examinations, and order/interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., echocardiograms, stress testing, labs).
• Supervise cardiac stress tests (training provided if not experienced).
• Manage cardiovascular risk factors and chronic conditions under established protocols.
• Provide pre-procedure evaluation and education prior to interventional cardiology procedures.
• Deliver post-procedure follow-up, including medication adjustments and wound care.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians in treatment plan execution.
• Facilitate seamless transitions of care between hospital, cath lab, and outpatient clinic.
• Communicate with referring physicians and primary care providers regarding progress and plans.
• Assist with triage of referrals to the interventional cardiology clinic, prioritizing urgent cases.
• Coordinate acquisition and review of outside medical records and imaging.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, procedures, lifestyle modification, and medication adherence.
• Provide counseling on cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation strategies.

Jobbeschreibung

University Health seeks a Specialty Nurse Practitioner in Outpatient Interventional Cardiology to deliver comprehensive cardiovascular care in the clinic under supervision of interventional cardiologists.

You will evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients before and after procedures, coordinate care across inpatient and cath lab services, and educate patients on lifestyle and medications to optimize outcomes.