Cardiology Nurse Practitioner NP or Physician Assistant PA
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner NP or Physician Assistant PA
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11-04-2025
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We are Nashvilles original community based hospital. Joint Commission accredited NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved while also providing care to all segments of the community
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations including history and physical exams in the outpatient and/or inpatient setting.
- Order interpret and manage diagnostic tests such as EKGs echocardiograms and cardiac stress tests.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions.
- Prescribe medications and treatments as appropriate within the APPs scope of practice.
- Assist in the management of patients with conditions such as heart failure coronary artery disease arrhythmias hypertension and hyperlipidemia.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary cardiology team to provide coordinated patient care.
- Assist in procedures such as stress testing catheterizations or other interventional procedures if applicable.
- Provide patient education on cardiovascular risk factors lifestyle modifications and medication management.
- Participate in hospital rounds monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records using electronic health records (EHR).
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education activities related to cardiology.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Masters degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Licensure/Certification:
- Active Tennessee licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
- National certification in Family Adult Acute Care or Cardiology (preferred).
- Current BLS and ACLS certification.
- Experience:
- Prior experience in cardiology preferred
- Experience with EHR systems.
- Skills:
- Strong clinical assessment diagnostic and decisionmaking skills.
- Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Work Environment:
- Outpatient and/or inpatient clinical setting.
- Occasional participation in oncall rotations may be required.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Health dental and vision insurance
- Metro Health Incentive Program Access to high quality healthcare without incurring outofpocket expenses
- Paid time off and continuing education opportunities
- 12 paid holidays
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
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