What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Heart & Vascular Partners?
The Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Hospital Rounding is responsible for providing inpatient cardiovascular care across affiliated hospitals. This role focuses exclusively on hospital-based patient management, including acute and chronic cardiac conditions, care coordination, and procedural support. This position includes participation in call coverage but does not include outpatient clinic responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Care (Inpatient Focus):
• Conduct comprehensive cardiovascular assessments, including patient history, physical exams, and risk evaluations in the hospital setting.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic cardiac conditions such as heart failure, arrhythmias, hypertension, and coronary artery disease.
• Interpret diagnostic studies including EKGs, echocardiograms, lab results, and imaging.
• Provide pre- and post-procedure care for hospitalized patients undergoing cardiac interventions (e.g., catheterizations, device implants).
• Manage daily hospital rounds, including documentation, order entry, and care plan updates.
• Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, and consulting teams to coordinate patient care.
Coordination & Communication:
• Serve as a liaison between physicians, hospital staff, and ancillary services.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges with appropriate follow-up planning.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding care plans and prognosis.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and case discussions.
• Conduct peer-to-peer reviews with insurance companies for treatment approvals
Hospital Coverage Responsibilities:
• Provide daily rounding services at assigned hospitals.
• Respond to inpatient consults and urgent patient needs.
• Support cardiologists with inpatient procedures and care coordination.
• Assist with clinical research activities as applicable within the hospital setting.
Schedule & Availability:
• Participate in night, weekend, and holiday call rotations.
• Work one weekend per month (full-time) or every other month (part-time).
• Cover one winter and one summer holiday annually.
• Schedule primarily aligned with hospital rounding needs; no outpatient clinic schedule.
Qualifications & Requirements:
• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing (MSN/DNP) from an accredited program.
• Board-certified Nurse Practitioner (ANCC, AANP) with AGACNP preferred; FNP with strong inpatient cardiology experience considered.
• Active NP licensure in Missouri and Illinois.
• Minimum of 2 years of cardiology or inpatient experience preferred.
• Strong clinical decision-making skills in acute care settings.
• Proficiency in EMR systems.
• Ability to travel between hospital locations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform the full range of body motions. Regularly sit, stand, walk, and communicate in person and by phone. Use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with arms; lift up to 35 pounds.
Compensation & Benefits
Full-time, exempt position with competitive pay. Comprehensive benefits including 401(k), medical, dental, and ancillary coverage, paid time off, and more.
Physical Requirements
This position requires full range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds.
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Salary and Benefits
Full-time, exempt position. Competitive compensation and benefits package to include 401K; a full suite of medical, dental, and ancillary benefits; paid time off, and much more.
The statements contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the Nurse Practitioner but is not a complete list of the responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.