Nurse Practitioner Cardiology
About Us
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.
Our Mission
As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.
The posted compensation range of $100,817 - $149,988 /year is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
CHI St. Vincent Heart Clinic Arkansas - Kanis is seeking a skilled and compassionate Cardiology Nurse Practitioner to join our established team in Little Rock! If you are committed to advancing heart health and providing exceptional patient care in an outpatient cardiology setting, we encourage you to apply.
As a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner at CHI St. Vincent Heart Clinic Arkansas - Kanis, you will be an essential member of our specialized cardiology team. You will utilize your advanced clinical expertise to deliver comprehensive care to patients with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions, contributing significantly to their diagnosis, treatment, and long-term well-being.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Conducting comprehensive cardiovascular patient assessments, including detailed medical history, physical examinations, and review of diagnostic test results.
- Formulating accurate diagnoses for various cardiovascular conditions, such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.
- Developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based guidelines and patient needs.
- Prescribing medications and other therapeutic interventions in accordance with state regulations and clinic protocols.
- Providing extensive patient and family education on cardiovascular disease prevention, management strategies, and lifestyle modifications.
- Collaborating closely with cardiologists, medical assistants, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure coordinated and integrated patient care.
- Managing both acute exacerbations and chronic aspects of cardiovascular conditions in an outpatient clinic environment.
- Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests, ensuring timely follow-up on results.
- Referring patients to specialists, advanced cardiac procedures, or other supportive services (e.g., cardiac rehabilitation) when clinically indicated.
- Maintaining accurate, thorough, and timely electronic medical records.
- Actively participating in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and clinic efficiency.
- Adhering to all CHI St. Vincent and Heart Clinic Arkansas policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
Job Requirements
- Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Arkansas.
- Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP, or Family NP with significant cardiology experience).
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, with prior experience in cardiology or a related critical care/acute care setting.
- Current BLS and ACLS certification.
- Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills specifically related to cardiovascular assessment and management.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient education abilities.
- Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
Where You'll Work
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
- Free Premium Membership to our Care@Work program to help employees with child care, pet care, senior caregivers, housekeepers & more.
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
- Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
- Wellness Programs
Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here.
CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.