Sr Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology - Outpatient

Cardiology Nurse Practitioner Opportunity

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.

University of Maryland Medical Center