Specialty Nurse Practitioner Outpatient Interventional Cardiology

University Health; Pleasanton (TX); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University Health in Pleasanton, TX seeks a Specialty Nurse Practitioner for Outpatient Interventional Cardiology to provide comprehensive outpatient care under supervision of interventional cardiologists. You will evaluate, diagnose, and manage cardiovascular disease with emphasis on continuity of care before and after procedures.

The role focuses on clinic management, coordination with inpatient and procedural services, and patient education to optimize outcomes and satisfaction.

Qualifikationen

• Advanced Practice Provider will deliver outpatient cardiovascular care.
• Manage pre- and post-procedural care under supervision of interventional cardiologists.
• Coordinate care across hospital, cath lab, and clinic.

Aufgaben

• Conduct new patient consultations, follow-up visits, and post-procedure evaluations.
• Perform histories, exams, and interpret diagnostics (echo, stress tests, labs).
• Supervise cardiac stress tests (training provided if needed).
• Manage cardiovascular risk factors per established protocols.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians to implement treatment plans.
• Coordinate transitions of care between hospital, cath lab and outpatient clinic.

Kenntnisse

NP certification

Cardiology experience

Outpatient care

Clinical evaluation

Care coordination

Ausbildung

MSN or Doctor of Nursing Practice

Tools

ECG interpretation

Echocardiography procedures

Vascular studies

Jobbeschreibung

Specialty Nurse Practitioner Outpatient Interventional Cardiology

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provide comprehensive outpatient care to patients under the supervision and collaboration of interventional cardiologists. The APP will evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with cardiovascular disease, focusing on continuity of care before and after interventional procedures. This role emphasizes outpatient clinic management, coordination of patient care, and integration with inpatient and procedural services to optimize outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Conduct new patient consultations, follow-up visits, and post-procedure evaluations in the outpatient clinic.
• Perform focused histories, physical examinations, and order/interpret diagnostic test results (e.g., echocardiograms, stress testing, vascular studies, labs).
• Supervise cardiac stress tests (training provided if not experienced)
• Manage cardiovascular risk factors and chronic conditions (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, CAD, PAD, heart failure) under established protocols.
• Provide pre-procedure evaluation and education prior to interventional cardiology procedures.
• Deliver post-procedure follow-up, including medication adjustments, wound care, and complication monitoring.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians in the formulation and execution of treatment plans.

Care Coordination

• Facilitate seamless transitions of care between hospital, cath lab, and outpatient clinic.
• Communicate with referring physicians and primary care providers regarding patient progress and treatment plans.
• Assist with triage of referrals to the interventional cardiology clinic, prioritizing urgent cases (e.g., unstable angina, critical limb ischemia).
• Coordinate acquisition and review of outside medical records and imaging.

Education & Counseling

• Educate patients and families on disease processes, procedures, lifestyle modification, and medication adherence.
• Provide counseling on cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation strategies.