Cardiac Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Provide care for patients with stage 3 and 4 heart failure, ensuring adherence to medication, monitoring dietary and lifestyle habits, conducting regular follow-ups, and coordinating care.

• Implement evidence-based practices to minimize avoidable hospital admissions and enhance quality of life.

• Collaborate with cardiologists, specialty physicians, field nurses, community health workers, and clinical care teams.

• Train, mentor, and support local Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) who care for cardiac patients in their homes.

• Create training programs focused on recognizing cardiac conditions, escalation criteria, medication management, patient education, care coordination, and documentation standards.

• Work alongside cardiology leadership and local clinical teams to identify educational needs and encourage evidence-based protocols.

• Perform patient assessments both in-home and virtually.

• Educate and counsel patients and their families about health programs and available benefits.

• Document patient histories, examinations, medications, allergies, assessments, plans, and other necessary records.

• Ensure timely completion of all documentation and paperwork.

• Prescribe medications, order diagnostic tests, and collaborate with cardiologists and physicians.

• Measure and report daily improvements in patient quality outcomes.

• Assist patients with enrollment in educational video programs.

• Participate in integrated care team meetings.

• Develop, implement, follow up on, and assess treatment plans.

⛳️ Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license in Arizona, California, or Washington, or the ability and willingness to obtain multiple state licenses.

• Board certification from ANCC or AANP.

• Current and unrestricted DEA certificate.

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in inpatient or outpatient cardiology settings; new graduates need not apply.

• Ability to work independently without direct supervision and practice autonomously.

• Access to reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and car insurance.

• Proficiency with medical instruments and equipment.

• Familiarity with computer-based data management systems, information systems, medical records, and point-of-interview technology.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with retail and medical partners, patients, family members, physicians, and community representatives.

• Knowledge of federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.

• Experience in patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of cardiac diseases.

• Preferred experience in educating, coaching, or precepting APPs or clinical teams on cardiac disease management.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Employee assistance program.

• Employer-paid and voluntary life insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Health and flexible spending accounts.

• 401k plan with employer matching.

• Financial wellness resources.

• 20 days of paid time off (PTO).

• 7 paid holidays.

• 1 floating holiday.

• Paid parental leave.

• Resources for work-life assistance.

• Physical wellness incentives.

• Mental health support.

• Employee referral program.

• Discounts through BenefitHub.

• Opportunities for bonuses.