Cardiology Nurse Practitioner-EST

Heartbeat Health is the leading virtual-first cardiovascular care company in the country, providing patients with convenient, high-quality heart care through a combination of telemedicine, diagnostics, and virtual care programs. By leveraging real-time data and AI-powered insights, Heartbeat Health empowers providers and patients with personalized treatment plans, reducing hospitalizations and improving long-term heart health outcomes. Heartbeat Health is redefining how cardiovascular care is delivered in the digital age, led by our medical group of cardiologists, advanced practitioners, nurses, and care coordinators. 

• Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough patient assessments via telehealth visits, including medical history reviews, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests, to evaluate cardiovascular health and identify cardiac conditions.

• Diagnosis and Treatment: Formulate differential diagnoses and develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients with various cardiac issues. Prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests.

• Disease & Heart Failure Management: Extensively manage chronic cardiovascular conditions remotely, with a heavy emphasis on advanced Heart Failure management, hypertension, arrhythmias, and coronary artery disease. Monitor patient progress, analyze real-time data, and adjust care pathways to optimize cardiac function and prevent hospital readmissions.

• Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT): Expertly implement, titrate, and manage Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT) for heart failure and alternative complex cardiac populations, ensuring clinical practice aligns strictly with the latest ACC/AHA guidelines.

• Education and Counseling: Educate patients and their families about cardiovascular diseases, prevention strategies, and lifestyle modifications. Provide specialized counseling on medication adherence, GDMT titration expectations, fluid/diet management, exercise, and smoking cessation.

• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cardiologists, PCPs, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for patients. Discuss complex cases and participate in multidisciplinary care teams.

• Research and Evidence-Based Practice: Stay current with the latest developments in cardiology research and incorporate evidence-based practices into patient care. Participate in research studies or quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including medical histories, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.

• Patient Advocacy: Serve as an advocate for patients' needs and preferences, ensuring that they receive appropriate care and support throughout their healthcare journey.

• Continuing Education: Pursue ongoing education and professional development in the field of cardiology to stay updated on the latest advancements and maintain relevant certifications.

• Quality Assurance: Participate in quality assurance programs to monitor and improve the quality of cardiology care provided within the healthcare facility.

• Availability: Must be able to work Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm EST.

• Education: A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in cardiology or a related advanced practice nursing field.

• Licensure Requirement: Must hold an active, current, and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) license (preferably in a Compact State); licenses in Rhode Island, Connecticut, or Massachusetts highly desired.

• Certification: Obtain and maintain Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification specific to cardiology from a recognized certifying body, such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), in a relevant Nurse Practitioner specialty (e.g., Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong focus on cardiology).

• Experience: 3+ years of dedicated experience working as a Nurse Practitioner in an outpatient cardiology setting or clinic environment.

• Clinical Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in outpatient management, interpreting complex diagnostic tests (e.g., ECGs, echocardiograms), and optimizing clinical outcomes for advanced Heart Failure populations.

• GDMT Mastery: Proven expertise in the practical application, optimization, and protocol titration of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT).

• Emergency Preparedness: Certification in ACLS is required or highly recommended, as Cardiology Nurse Practitioners may be involved in emergency cardiac care protocols.

• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to effectively educate patients virtually and collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including cardiologists and remote care coordinators.

• Critical Decision-Making: Ability to make critical decisions, analyze complex cardiac cases, and rapidly adapt treatment plans based on patient responses and changing clinical conditions.

• Empathy: Compassion and empathy when working with patients and their families, especially when delivering challenging diagnoses or managing chronic, life-altering cardiac conditions.

• Detail-Oriented: Meticulous attention to detail in patient assessments, virtual documentation, and treatment plans to ensure medical accuracy and patient safety.

• Technical Agility: Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems, remote patient monitoring (RPM) tools, and other digital healthcare technologies used in virtual cardiology practice.

• We are mission-driven: we're revolutionizing the way cardiovascular care is delivered 

• We are fast-paced & agile: we move quickly, iterate often, and value experimentation

• We are remote-first: flexibility, autonomy, and trust are at the core of how we operate

• We care about diversity: diversity allows us to build an excellent patient experience

• We care about each other: we are stronger together through a culture of mutual respect and active support.

• We are an equal opportunity employer: we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status