Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology

Overview

At Essen Health Care, we care for that!


As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women's health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program.


Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!

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.