Nurse Practitioner

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive cardiovascular assessments, including patient history, physical exams, and risk evaluations in the hospital setting.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic cardiac conditions such as heart failure, arrhythmias, hypertension, and coronary artery disease.
• Interpret diagnostic studies including EKGs, echocardiograms, lab results, and imaging.
• Provide pre- and post-procedure care for hospitalized patients undergoing cardiac interventions (e.g., catheterizations, device implants).
• Manage daily hospital rounds, including documentation, order entry, and care plan updates.
• Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, and consulting teams to coordinate patient care.

Coordination & Communication

• Serve as a liaison between physicians, hospital staff, and ancillary services.
• Cook up admissions, transfers, and discharges with appropriate follow-up planning.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding care plans and prognosis.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and case discussions.
• Conduct peer-to-peer reviews with insurance companies for treatment approvals.

Schedule & Availability

• Participate in night, weekend, and holiday call rotations.
• Work one weekend per month (full-time) or every other month (part-time).
• Cover one winter and one summer holiday annually.
• Schedule primarily aligned with hospital rounding needs; no outpatient clinic schedule.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing (MSN/DNP) from an accredited program.
• Board-certified Nurse Practitioner (ANCC, AANP) with AGACNP preferred; FNP with strong inpatient cardiology experience considered.
• Active NP licensure in Missouri and Illinois.
• Minimum of 2 years of cardiology or inpatient experience preferred.
• Strong clinical decision-making skills in acute care settings.
• Proficiency in EMR systems.
• Ability to travel between hospital locations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Physical Requirements

• Full range of body motion.
• Sit, stand, walk, and communicate in person and by phone.
• Use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with arms; lift up to 35 pounds.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time, exempt position with competitive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits including 401(k), medical, dental, and ancillary coverage, paid time off, and more.