Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (General & Interventional Cardiology)

Nashville's Original Community-Based Hospital

We are Nashville's original community-based hospital. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community.

Inpatient Care

• Provide daily inpatient cardiology coverage and rounding.
• Evaluate new cardiology consultations and follow hospitalized cardiovascular patients.
• Perform comprehensive cardiovascular assessments, including history and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies including ECGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, laboratory studies, and cardiac imaging.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with supervising cardiologists.
• Coordinate discharge planning, medication reconciliation, and transition of care.

Outpatient Cardiology Clinic

• Evaluate and manage new and established cardiology patients.
• Provide ongoing management of cardiovascular diseases including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and valvular heart disease.
• Prescribe and adjust medications within scope of practice.
• Educate patients on disease management, medications, lifestyle modifications, and cardiovascular risk reduction.
• Coordinate referrals to electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, cardiac rehabilitation, cardiac surgery, and other specialists as needed.

Interventional Cardiology Support

• Participate in pre- and post-procedural care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, PCI, peripheral vascular interventions, structural heart procedures, and related interventions.
• Educate patients regarding procedures, risks, benefits, and recovery expectations.
• Monitor post-procedural recovery and coordinate appropriate follow-up care.

Administrative Responsibilities

One afternoon each week is protected for:

• Reviewing laboratory and diagnostic test results
• Managing medication refills and prior authorizations
• Responding to patient portal messages and telephone encounters
• Completing clinical documentation
• Coordinating care with referring providers and specialists
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives and departmental meetings

Qualifications

Required

• Master's or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current Nurse Practitioner license with prescriptive authority
• National Board Certification (AANP or ANCC)
• Current DEA registration (if applicable)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

Preferred

• Two or more years of cardiology, hospital medicine, or critical care experience
• Experience in general and/or interventional cardiology
• Familiarity with cardiac catheterization, PCI, structural heart procedures and peripheral vascular interventions
• Experience managing patients in both inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular settings

Desired Skills

• Strong cardiovascular assessment and diagnostic skills
• Ability to interpret ECGs, echocardiograms, laboratory results, and other cardiac diagnostic studies
• Excellent clinical judgment and critical thinking abilities
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Schedule

Monday Friday

• Morning: Inpatient cardiology coverage (5 days per week)
• Afternoon: Outpatient cardiology clinic (4 days per week)
• One dedicated afternoon each week for administrative responsibilities, patient care coordination, documentation, and clinical follow-up

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses
• Paid time off and continuing education opportunities
• 12 paid holidays
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Nashville General Hospital at Meharry