Cardiology Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant- Idaho

Cardiology Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant – Job Description Position Summary The 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/PA is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of cardiac patients in outpatient, inpatient, and/or procedural settings. Key Responsibilities - Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including histories and physical examinations - Diagnose and manage cardiovascular conditions under applicable scope of practice and clinical guidelines - Develop, implement, and monitor evidence-based treatment plans - Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies such as EKGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, and laboratory tests - Prescribe and manage cardiovascular medications and therapies - Provide inpatient rounding and cardiovascular consults as assigned - Assist with and/or perform procedures within scope of practice - Educate patients and families on cardiac conditions, medications, risk-factor modification, and disease prevention - Document patient care accurately and timely in the medical record - Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary services - Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and compliance initiatives Qualifications - Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited NP/PA program - Current Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant certification - Active state NP/PA license and prescriptive authority - Cardiology experience preferred; training or strong interest in cardiology considered - Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills - Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative care team Work Environment - May include outpatient cardiology clinics, inpatient units, diagnostic labs, and procedural areas - Schedule may include weekdays with possible call, evenings, weekends, or holidays depending on practice needs Physical Requirements - Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout clinical settings - Manual dexterity to perform examinations and procedures - Ability to assist with patient mobility as needed