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Cardiology Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant Job Description Position SummaryThe Cardiology Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant provides advanced practice nursing care to patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions. Working collaboratively with cardiologists and the multidisciplinary care team, the NP is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of cardiac patients in outpatient, inpatient, and/or procedural settings.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform comprehensive patient assessments, including histories and physical examinationsDiagnose and manage cardiovascular conditions under applicable scope of practice and clinical guidelinesDevelop, implement, and monitor evidence-based treatment plansOrder, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies such as EKGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, and laboratory testsPrescribe and manage cardiovascular medications and therapiesProvide inpatient rounding and cardiovascular consults as assignedAssist with and/or perform procedures within scope of practiceEducate patients and families on cardiac conditions, medications, risk-factor modification, and disease preventionDocument patient care accurately and timely in the medical recordCoordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary servicesParticipate in quality improvement, patient safety, and compliance initiativesQualificationsMaster s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant programCurrent Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant certificateActive state NP license and prescriptive authorityCardiology experience preferred; training or strong interest in cardiology consideredStrong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a collaborative care teamWork EnvironmentMay include outpatient cardiology clinics, inpatient units, diagnostic labs, and procedural areasSchedule may include weekdays with possible call, evenings, weekends, or holidays depending on practice needsPhysical RequirementsAbility to stand, walk, and move throughout clinical settingsManual dexterity to perform examinations and proceduresAbility to assist with patient mobility as needed