Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology - Full-Time

University of Maryland Medical System • Baltimore, MD

33d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Heart Failure Program is seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced Practice Provider to support the care of patients with complex heart failure and those undergoing evaluation for advanced therapies. The APP will provide high-quality care in the outpatient setting as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with active state licensure and national certification.
• BLS and ACLS required; DEA license as applicable.
• Strong communication skills, clinical decision-making ability, and comfort working in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

Nice To Haves

• Cardiology, advanced heart failure, cardiac inpatient care, or transplant evaluation experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor patients with advanced heart failure, including comprehensive assessments and medication adjustments (e.g., GDMT, diuretics).
• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic studies including labs, echocardiograms, and other cardiac imaging.
• Educate patients and families on disease progression, treatment options, lifestyle modifications, and care plans.
• Participate in heart transplant evaluation, including gathering clinical data, coordinating testing, documenting findings, and presenting in multidisciplinary transplant selection meetings.
• Support optimization of heart failure patients being considered for transplant.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, transplant coordinators, and social work to ensure safe and efficient care.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and program development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed