Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant

About This Role

The Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant will provide direct, high-quality patient-centered care in an outpatient setting in collaboration with physicians. This role involves diagnosing, treating, and managing complex cardiovascular care, advocating for patients, and educating families on treatment regimens.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients in the outpatient setting in collaboration with physicians
• Provide high quality patient-centered care, advocacy and education for patients and their families
• Communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team, patients and family
• Educate patient and family members ensuring they understand care, testing, medical conditions and treatment
• Clinical management in collaboration with physicians and hospital-based APPs
• Diagnose, treat and manage complex cardiovascular care including acute and chronic disease, medication management and other therapies
• Identify diagnostic information that should be considered emergent and communicate timely information to physician colleague

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Master’s Program
• Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, as a Physician Assistant (PA-C), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), or Adult Geriatric Primary Care (AGPCNP) in Connecticut
• Strong clinical background and the ability to diagnose, treat and manage complex cardiovascular care
• Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team, patients and family

Qualifications

• Master’s Program Graduate
• Experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Nice to Have

• Passion for cardiology and adaptability in a rapidly growing institute

Benefits