Sr Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology - Outpatient
University of Maryland Medical System · Baltimore, MD · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Job Requirements
- Conduct comprehensive cardiovascular assessments, including history and physical examinations.
- Diagnose and manage common cardiac conditions such as: Coronary artery disease, Heart failure, Hypertension, Atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias, Hyperlipidemia, Valvular heart disease.
- Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests, including ECGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, and laboratory studies.
- Prescribe medications and adjust therapies according to evidence-based guidelines and state regulations.
- Provide patient and family education on disease management, lifestyle modification, and medication adherence.
- Care for coordination with primary care providers, specialists, and ancillary services.
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and population health initiatives.
- Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
Work Experience
- Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current RN and NP licensure.
- National certification as an Adult-Gerontology NP, Family NP, or Acute Care NP.
- Current DEA and prescriptive authority as required.
- Cardiology experience preferred.