Advance Practice Cardiologist - NP/PA

WhidbeyHealth•Oak Harbor, WA

About The Position

An Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in cardiology, either a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA), provides specialized, collaborative care to patients with cardiovascular conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings. They work closely with cardiologists and other medical staff to diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of heart and vascular diseases.

Requirements

Master's (MSN) or Doctoral (DNP) nurse practitioner degree from a nationally accredited United States or Canadian program (for Nurse Practitioner).
Graduation from a nationally accredited Physician Assistant (PA) Program (for Physician Assistant).
1–3 years of experience in cardiology, critical care, or an acute care setting is required.
Strong understanding of cardiovascular diseases, treatments, and procedures.
Proficiency in advanced physical assessment, EKG interpretation, and diagnostic reasoning.
Experience with electronic health records (EHR).
Excellent communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills are vital for educating patients and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Active WA State RN & ARNP License or Active Multistate License (MSL) (for Nurse Practitioner).
Approved 6-Hour Suicide Prevention Training Course Completion Screenshot of submitted demographic data using the Washington State Multistate Nurse Demographic Data Survey (for Nurse Practitioner).
Active Board Certification by a nationally accredited agency as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner (for Nurse Practitioner).
Active unrestricted DEA license required.
Active American Heart Association BLS required.
Active American Heart Association ACLS required.
Active WA State Physician Assistant License (for Physician Assistant).
Active Board Certification by NCCPA (for Physician Assistant).

Responsibilities

Take detailed medical histories, perform physical examinations, and diagnose and treat common cardiovascular conditions such as heart failure, hypertension, and coronary artery disease.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including EKGs, stress tests, echocardiograms, and imaging studies, and interrogating cardiac devices, to diagnose cardiac conditions and monitor patient progress.
Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans and prescribe medications in accordance with state laws and institutional guidelines.
Educate patients and their families on cardiovascular health, disease prevention, and necessary lifestyle modifications.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, dietitians, and physical therapists, to coordinate holistic patient care. This includes case management and ensuring seamless transitions of care between settings.
Manage patient care across various settings, such as outpatient cardiology clinics, inpatient hospital units, and intensive care units. In a hospital, this may involve daily rounding, ordering and reviewing labs and studies, and coordinating discharge.
Assist with cardiac procedures and surgeries, such as pacemaker insertions or loop recorder insertions, depending on their training and experience.
Maintain accurate and timely patient records in an electronic medical record (EMR) system.
Participate in clinical research trials if available and quality improvement initiatives to advance cardiovascular health.
Medical management: managing medication regimens for patients with various cardiac conditions.
Cardioversions: may perform elective or emergency cardioversions to treat certain types of arrhythmias.
Temporary pacing: They may insert or manage temporary pacing wires.