Cardiopulmonary Nurse Specialist - Accredo - New York, NY
About The Position
The Cardiopulmonary Nurse Specialist (RN) supports patients with complex cardiopulmonary conditions in a field-based, hybrid role. The position combines clinical expertise, patient and healthcare professional education, and relationship-building to improve patient experiences and strengthen partnerships with pulmonary hypertension centers and care teams. It is suited to a compassionate, growth-minded nurse who values autonomy, learning, and collaboration. The specialist serves as a clinical liaison for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) centers, physicians, hospitals, and internal specialty pharmacy teams, and provides clinical support across a large geographic region. The role involves extensive travel for in-person support, with work generally Monday through Friday during daytime hours and occasional evenings or weekends as needed. For occasional or permanent work from home, internet service must be through cable broadband or fiber optic and provide at least 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. The anticipated annual salary range is $98,200–$163,600, depending on relevant factors including experience and geographic location. The role is anticipated to be eligible for an annual bonus plan. The Cigna Group offers health-related benefits from the first day of employment, including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs, as well as 401(k), company-paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, at least 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Minimum 5 years of nursing experience in cardiac, pulmonary, or critical care settings, including experience with PAH or CTEPH patients.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively.
- Availability to work Monday–Friday, daytime hours, with occasional evenings or weekends as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or advanced clinical education.
- Experience in a clinical educator, liaison, or specialty support role.
- Strong communication skills and comfort working independently in the field.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a clinical liaison between PAH centers, pulmonary physicians, hospitals, and internal specialty pharmacy teams.
- Act as a trusted clinical resource for high-volume regional PAH referral sources.
- Provide patient and caregiver education, including therapy-specific training, to support safe and confident treatment use.
- Deliver clinical education and competency support to healthcare professionals and external partners.
- Collaborate with internal teams to align clinical insights with patient and provider needs.
- Participate in pulmonary hypertension support group meetings and represent the organization at national cardiopulmonary conferences.
- Travel within a large geographic region to provide in-person clinical support.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Well-being and behavioral health programs
- 401(k)
- Company-paid life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- A minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
- Paid holidays
- Leaves of absence
- Eligibility to participate in an annual bonus plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
