Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology

Overview

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state's most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we've grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women's health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We're looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you're a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there's a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary

Job Summary: We are seeking a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner with at least one year of outpatient cardiology experience to support a growing cardiology service line. This role works collaboratively with cardiologists and clinical staff to provide high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct comprehensive cardiovascular assessments, including history, physical exams, and risk stratification
• Manage and follow patients with cardiac conditions such as hypertension, heart failure, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and hyperlipidemia
• Order, interpret, and review diagnostic tests (EKGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, Holter monitors, labs)
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with cardiology physicians
• Prescribe medications and adjust therapies in accordance with evidence-based guidelines
• Provide patient education on disease management, lifestyle modification, and medication adherence
• Document clinical encounters accurately in the electronic medical record
• Coordinate care with referring providers, imaging, and ancillary services
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical protocols

Qualifications

Required

• Active Nurse Practitioner license in NY
• Minimum of 1 year of outpatient cardiology Nurse Practitioner experience
• Board certification (ANCC or AANP)
• Active DEA (or eligibility to obtain)
• Strong knowledge of cardiovascular disease management
• Excellent communication and clinical judgment skills

Preferred

• Experience in outpatient cardiology or multispecialty practices
• Familiarity with EPIC or similar EMR systems
• Experience managing high-volume patient panels

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.