Cardiology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - South Dakota

Cardiology (Heart Failure) Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

The Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive cardiovascular care to patients with acute and chronic heart conditions. Working collaboratively with cardiologists and multidisciplinary healthcare teams, this role focuses on evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and longitudinal management of cardiovascular disease using evidence-based, patient-centered practices.

Evaluate and manage patients with cardiovascular conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, hypertension, valvular heart disease, and lipid disorders

Perform comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and ongoing patient assessments

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising cardiologists

Provide inpatient and/or outpatient cardiology care depending on practice setting

Interpret diagnostic studies such as electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, stress tests, ambulatory monitoring, and laboratory results, consistent with training and privileges

Manage cardiovascular medications and monitor therapeutic response

Participate in care coordination, discharge planning, and transitions of care

Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, lifestyle modification, and risk-factor reduction

Communicate effectively with cardiologists, nursing staff, and consulting services

Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record

Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives

Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Current NP or PA certification and state licensure

Eligibility for hospital credentialing and privileging

DEA registration or eligibility

Prior experience or training in cardiology or internal medicine preferred

Strong clinical knowledge of cardiovascular disease management

Excellent assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills

Ability to manage acute and chronic cardiac conditions

Strong communication and patient education abilities

Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care

Outpatient cardiology clinics, hospital inpatient units, diagnostic testing areas, or a combination of settings

Schedule may include clinic hours, inpatient coverage, weekends, or call depending on practice needs

Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments

Manual dexterity for examinations and clinical procedures

Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and interpretation of diagnostic data