Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Heartbeat Health is a venture-backed health tech startup revolutionizing the delivery of cardiovascular care. Our vision is a world where cardiac conditions are detected early, care coordination is friction-free, and at-risk individuals are empowered to live long, heart-healthy lives. Powered by a connected ecosystem of heart health providers, Heartbeat delivers a range of clinical services, including same-day diagnostic reads, televisits, and virtual care programs for patients with atrial fibrillation, vascular disease, and heart failure. We have been featured on TechCrunch, CNBC, Fast Company, and Forbes – and listed on CB Insights Top 150 Digital Health Startups, New York Digital Health Top 100 Startups, and BuiltIn’s 2023 Best Places to Work.

Heartbeat Health is seeking a Cardiology NP who is fluent in Spanish to join our virtual clinic!

About the gig

• Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough patient assessments conducted 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 treatment plans for patients with various cardiac issues. Prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests.
• Disease Management: Manage chronic cardiovascular conditions remotely, including hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and coronary artery disease. Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Education and Counseling: Educate patients and their families about cardiovascular diseases, prevention strategies, and lifestyle modifications. Provide counseling on medication management, diet, exercise, and smoking cessation to promote heart health.
• 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.
• Bilingual in Spanish & English

About You

• A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in cardiology or a related field.
• Must hold a current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Obtain and maintain Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification specific to cardiology. Certification 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 focus on cardiology).
• 3+  years of experience working as a nurse practitioner in a cardiology setting Certification in ACLS is often required or highly recommended, as Cardiology Nurse Practitioners may be involved in emergency cardiac care.
• Proficiency in performing comprehensive cardiac assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests (e.g., ECGs, echocardiograms), and formulating treatment plans for cardiovascular conditions.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively educate patients and collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including cardiologists and nurses.
• Ability to make critical decisions, analyze complex cardiac cases, and adapt treatment plans based on patient responses and changing conditions.
• Compassion and empathy when working with patients and their families, especially when delivering challenging diagnoses or managing chronic cardiac conditions.
• Meticulous attention to detail in patient assessments, documentation, and treatment plans to ensure accuracy and patient safety.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and the maintenance of relevant certifications.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems and other healthcare technologies used in cardiology practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team and communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, and their families.

Why you’ll love working here

• We’re mission-driven: we’re revolutionizing the way cardiovascular care is delivered
• Up for the challenge: make a big impact by joining a fast-growing team in its early stages
• Great people: become a part of something incredible, and do it with an exceptionally talented, multidisciplinary team.
• We care about diversity: diversity allows us to build an excellent patient experience. We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

In addition to finding people who are truly excellent at what they do, our team is founded on a set of values we hold close to heart:

Our Values

• Be amazing at what you do, without ego.
• Take ownership and be accountable to yourself and the team.
• Move fast with our stakeholders’ best interests at heart.
• Be open to a breadth of ideas, but focused on delivery.
• Measure and improve what really matters.
• Be candid and honest with people.
• Demonstrate high integrity, always.
• Help others and appreciate those who help you.
• Be a kind and decent human.
• Have fun.

You’re open to new ideas, thoughtful in your approach, pragmatic in your delivery, constantly learning, and up for a challenge. You elevate the work of those around you. You want the superpower to save millions of lives.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.