Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary and Responsibilities

CHI St. Vincent Medical Group is seeking a skilled and compassionate Part-Time Cardiology Nurse Practitioner to join our cardiology team at the CHI St. Vincent Heart Clinic Arkansas - Cardiology and Medicine Clinic in Little Rock . This is an exciting opportunity to provide essential support to our cardiology service line, contributing to excellent patient care and outcomes.

About CHI St. Vincent Heart Clinic Arkansas - Cardiology and Medicine Clinic:

Located in Little Rock, the CHI St. Vincent Heart Clinic Arkansas - Cardiology and Medicine Clinic is a leading provider of comprehensive cardiovascular care. We are committed to providing innovative treatments and personalized care for a wide range of heart conditions. Our team of experienced cardiologists, nurses, and support staff work together to deliver exceptional patient care in a state-of-the-art facility.

About the Role:

As a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner, you will provide essential support to our cardiology team, focusing on pre- and post-procedure patient care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring patient care post catheterization and angioplasty: Assessing patient status, managing complications, and ensuring a smooth recovery.
• Discharge planning: Coordinating discharge instructions, medications, and follow-up appointments.
• Preparing patients for procedures: Educating patients about the procedure, answering questions, and addressing concerns.
• Monitoring care plans: Ensuring adherence to established protocols and collaborating with the cardiology team to adjust plans as needed.
• Patient education: Providing comprehensive education to patients and their families regarding their heart condition, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications.
• Assisting with other cardiology-related tasks as needed.

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current and valid Arkansas APRN license (or eligible to obtain).
• DEA license (or eligible to obtain).
• Experience in cardiology preferred, but not required.
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of cardiovascular disease.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible part-time schedule including travel to satellite clinics twice per month.

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.