Sr Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology - Outpatient

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System seeks a Nurse Practitioner with cardiology experience to manage outpatient cardiovascular care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning in collaboration with supervising physicians.

The role emphasizes ordering and interpreting cardiovascular tests, prescribing medications, and educating patients on lifestyle modification and adherence. EMR documentation and care coordination are essential duties in a hospital-based outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral NP from an accredited program.
• Current RN and NP licensure.
• National certification as Adult-Gerontology NP, Family NP, or Acute Care NP.
• Current DEA and prescriptive authority as required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Cardiology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive cardiovascular assessments (history and physical examinations).
• Diagnose and manage cardiovascular conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, hyperlipidemia, valvular disease.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests (ECG, echocardiograms, stress tests, labs).
• Prescribe medications and adjust therapies per guidelines and state regs.
• Provide patient and family education on disease management and adherence.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, and ancillary services.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and population health initiatives.
• Document encounters accurately in the EMR.

Skills

Cardiology experience

Outpatient care

Clinical assessment

Prescribing medications

Patient education

Care coordination

Documentation

Education

NP degree

RN license

NP certification

DEA license

Job description

Job Requirements

Seeking nurse practitioner with cardiology experience who would be responsible for the outpatient management of acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions. Key responsibilities include the following:

Job Requirements

Seeking nurse practitioner with cardiology experience who would be responsible for the outpatient management of acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions. Key responsibilities include the following:

Conduct comprehensive cardiovascular assessments, including history and physical examinations.

• Diagnose and manage common cardiac conditions such as:
• Coronary artery disease
• Heart failure
• Hypertension
• Atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias
• Hyperlipidemia
• Valvular heart disease
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests, including ECGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, and laboratory studies.
• Prescribe medications and adjust therapies according to evidence-based guidelines and state regulations.
• Provide patient and family education on disease management, lifestyle modification, and medication adherence.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, and ancillary services.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and population health initiatives.
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.

Work Experience

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current RN and NP licensure.
• National certification as an Adult-Gerontology NP, Family NP, or Acute Care NP.
• Current DEA and prescriptive authority as required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Cardiology experience preferred.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Benefits

Review the 2026-2027 UMMS Benefits Guide.pdf