Cardiology & Vascular Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

Prime Healthcare•Chicago, IL

About The Position

St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Cardiovascular & Vascular team in Chicago, Illinois. The Advanced Practice Provider delivers inpatient and outpatient care in collaboration with cardiologists and vascular specialists, managing a broad range of cardiac and vascular conditions. The position includes patient assessment, diagnosis and management, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, developing treatment plans, inpatient rounds, outpatient follow-up, care coordination, patient education, discharge planning, quality improvement, and assistance with cardiovascular and vascular procedures as appropriate.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Current Illinois APRN or PA license.
National certification.
DEA registration or eligibility.
BLS certification.
Experience in cardiology, vascular surgery, cardiovascular surgery, critical care, hospital medicine, or a related specialty.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical exams.
Diagnose and manage cardiovascular and vascular conditions, including heart failure, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, hypertension, peripheral arterial disease, and venous disorders.
Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including ECGs, echocardiograms, vascular studies, laboratory testing, and cardiac monitoring.
Develop and implement treatment plans, including medication management.
Round on hospitalized patients and provide outpatient follow-up care.
Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, and referring providers.
Participate in patient education, discharge planning, and quality improvement initiatives.
Assist with cardiovascular and vascular procedures as appropriate.