What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner- Cardiology position at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic?
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with cardiovascular conditions and develop individualized care plans
- Diagnose and treat common cardiovascular conditions, including hypertension, heart failure, and arrhythmias
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging studies to monitor patient progress and make informed treatment decisions
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated care to patients
- Educate patients on lifestyle changes, risk factor management, and medications to improve cardiovascular health
- Manage patient care and coordinate follow-up appointments to ensure ongoing health and wellness
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner Qualifications & Skills
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program
- Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) with a specialization in cardiology
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a cardiology setting
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice
- At least 1 years of experience as a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
- Strong clinical and diagnostic skills, with a focus on patient-centered care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to educate and motivate patients
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
About Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is Houston’s premier multispecialty group practice, founded in 1949 by Dr. Mavis Kelsey in Houston’s renowned Texas Medical Center. More than 700 physicians and allied health professionals practice at 40 locations in the Greater Houston area. Kelsey-Seybold offers quality medical care in 65 medical specialties. The organization operates the largest freestanding Ambulatory Surgery Center in the state of Texas and offers state-of-the-art Varian TrueBeam and Varian Edge radiation therapy technology at a nationally accredited Cancer Center. An accredited Sleep Center, comprehensive laboratory services, advanced imaging and diagnostics, 19 onsite Kelsey pharmacies and one specialty pharmacy, and MyKelseyOnline, a secure web portal, are part of its comprehensive offerings. Kelsey-Seybold partners with major insurers to offer value-based commercial health plans. KelseyCare Advantage, a Medicare Advantage plan offered to Houston-area beneficiaries and affiliated with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, has achieved the coveted 5-out-of-5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid for six consecutive years.
Kelsey-Seybold has been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as the nation’s first accredited Accountable Care Organization and a Level 3 (highest) Patient-Centered Medical Home. Kelsey-Seybold has many physicians in the Greater Houston area certified for excellence in diabetes and heart and stroke care by the NCQA. In addition to these recognitions, Kelsey-Seybold is home to a nationally accredited Breast Diagnostic Center, and Endoscopy Center.
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by organizational policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. Kelsey-Seybold is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $170,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $170,000
