Specialty Nurse Practitioner Outpatient Interventional Cardiology
- Full-time
Position Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provide comprehensive outpatient care to patients under the supervision and collaboration of interventional cardiologists. The APP will evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with cardiovascular disease, focusing on continuity of care before and after interventional procedures. This role emphasizes outpatient clinic management, coordination of patient care, and integration with inpatient and procedural services to optimize outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
Conduct new patient consultations, follow-up visits, and post-procedure evaluations in the outpatient clinic.
Perform focused histories, physical examinations, and order / interpret diagnostic test results (e.g., echocardiograms, stress testing, vascular studies, labs).
Supervise cardiac stress tests (training provided if not experienced)
Manage cardiovascular risk factors and chronic conditions (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, CAD, PAD, heart failure) under established protocols.
Provide pre-procedure evaluation and education prior to interventional cardiology procedures.
Deliver post-procedure follow-up, including medication adjustments, wound care, and complication monitoring.
Collaborate with supervising physicians in the formulation and execution of treatment plans.
Care Coordination
Facilitate seamless transitions of care between hospital, cath lab, and outpatient clinic.
Communicate with referring physicians and primary care providers regarding patient progress and treatment plans.
Assist with triage of referrals to the interventional cardiology clinic, prioritizing urgent cases (e.g., unstable angina, critical limb ischemia).
Coordinate acquisition and review of outside medical records and imaging.
Education & Counseling
Educate patients and families on disease processes, procedures, lifestyle modification, and medication adherence.
Provide counseling on cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation strategies.
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