Description
Nurse Practitioner – Cardiology (Inpatient Focus)
Location: Sierra Vista, AZ
A physician led cardiology practice is seeking a skilled and motivated Nurse Practitioner to join our team. This role is primarily inpatient based with strong physician support and exposure to ICUlevel patients. The ideal candidate is patient focused, efficient, and committed to high-quality cardiovascular care.
Position Responsibilities:
Inpatient Care
*Perform daily inpatient rounding on ICU and floor cardiology patients
*Conduct follow-up assessments and collaborate closely with the attending cardiologist
*Review diagnostics, manage medication adjustments, and facilitate timely interventions
*Support safe and efficient transitions of care from hospital to outpatient settings
Follow-Up & Coordination
*Complete patient phone follow-ups related to recent hospitalizations, procedures, or abnormal test results
*Assist with timely evaluation of abnormal findings and ensure appropriate follow-up care
ASC Responsibilities
*Complete chart verification for ASC cases, ensuring labs, imaging, clearances, and documentation are accurate and complete
*Identify and address missing information or clinical concerns prior to procedures
*Provide day of procedure support, including focused assessments and patient education
*Assist with post procedure checks, follow-up calls, and coordination of nextstep testing or visits
*Contribute to efficient ASC workflow and documentation accuracy
Outpatient Duties
*Minimal outpatient clinic responsibilities
*Primarily limited to hospital follow-up needs and abnormal findings that require timely evaluation
Call & Schedule
*Hospital call: Managed primarily by the cardiologist
*Weekend call: One weekend per month, rotated among three NPs
Requirements
Qualifications
*Current, unrestricted NP license in Arizona
*National certification (AANP or ANCC)
*BLS and ACLS required
*Prior cardiology, ICU, or inpatient experience strongly preferred
*Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
