Cardiology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Office & Hospital

Cardiology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) / Certified Nurse Practitioner

Office & Hospital-Based Cardiology Practice

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Acute Care Certified Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to join our growing cardiology team. This provider will work collaboratively alongside board-certified cardiologists in both outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital settings, delivering high-quality cardiovascular care to adult patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions.

The ideal candidate is clinically confident, team-oriented, and passionate about providing exceptional patient-centered cardiovascular care across the continuum of treatment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with cardiovascular conditions in office and hospital settings

• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations

• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising cardiologists

• Manage acute and chronic cardiac conditions including heart failure, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, hypertension, and post-hospital follow-up care

• Order, interpret, and review diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging studies

• Assist with hospital rounding, consultations, admissions, and discharges

• Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, medications, lifestyle modifications, and preventive cardiac care

• Document clinical findings and treatment plans accurately and timely in the electronic medical record

• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, hospital teams, and referring providers

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical protocols

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

• Current Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) certification required

• Current and unrestricted (State) Nurse Practitioner license

• DEA license and prescriptive authority eligibility

• BLS and ACLS certification required

• Cardiology experience preferred; acute care or hospitalist experience strongly desired

• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Schedule & Practice Setting

• Combination of outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital responsibilities

• Full-time position

• Open to discussion of part-time schedule

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

• Competitive salary

• Productivity incentives

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and CME allowance

• Retirement plan

• Malpractice coverage

• Professional growth and development opportunities

About Our Practice

This is a large cardiology practice in the great Houston, Texas area. This is a growing practice with over 10 locations and includes general and interventional cardiology services, imaging services, and office based procedures.