Cardiology - Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
A locum tenens Nurse Practitioner position in cardiology, focused on advanced heart failure, in Spokane, Washington. The role covers inpatient and outpatient care, with a practice mix of approximately 75% outpatient and 25% inpatient. Coverage begins January 4, 2027, and continues ongoing. Work is organized in 7-day blocks, Tuesday at 7 a.m. through the following Tuesday at 7 a.m., with scheduled work from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and night call. Weeknight call is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.; possible 24-hour weekend call may also be required. Call is by beeper, with a 20-minute response time. The average daily volume is 11–15 patients. The Nurse Practitioner will provide advanced heart failure care in a facility with 623 beds, nine exam rooms, onsite lab and X-ray, and Epic EMR. The practice includes three physicians and three mid-level providers, supported by RNs, MAs, and office staff. Hospital privileges are required; temporary privileges are available. Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance are covered by the agency.
Requirements
- Board certification (BC).
- Licensed in Washington or eligible through IMLC.
- DEA registration.
- BLS certification.
- ACLS certification.
- Heart failure experience or experience as a CICU Nurse is required.
- Hospital privileges are required.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive advanced heart failure inpatient care.
- Manage and treat cardiology patients during 7-day inpatient blocks.
- Handle night-call phone consults for current inpatients.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary heart failure team.
- Document patient encounters in Epic EMR.
Benefits
- Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance are covered by the agency.
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