Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology

Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive medical, surgical, and psychosocial health histories and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions in adult patients and conduct routine wellness visits.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe treatments, and administer medications as part of primary care services.
• Develop goal-directed care plans based on evidence-based guidelines and institutional protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care across the continuum.
• Counsel and educate patients and caregivers on disease prevention, lifestyle modifications, and care plans.
• Manage transitions of care, including conducting discharge assessments for patients moving from acute or long-term care.
• Document all patient and caregiver interactions accurately in the outpatient electronic medical record (EMR).

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program or equivalent in education and experience.
• 1-2 years of related clinical experience.
• Current New York State Nurse Practitioner and Registered Professional Nurse licenses.
• NP Board Certification (AGACNP, AGPCNP, or FNP).
• Eligibility for NPI registration and DEA certification.
• Eligibility for American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS and BLS.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least three years of experience managing adult patients in a primary care setting.
• At least two years of prior clinical experience in a hospital or relevant clinical setting.

About the Company

The Department of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join the ColumbiaDoctors multi-specialty practice. Located in Westchester County, our team provides safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.