Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner

1 month ago
Houston, TexasFull TimeCardiology
✓ No Weekends
Practice Authority in Texas
Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

Job Description

About the Role

Join Houston Methodist as a Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and Non-Acute Care state license and Non-Acute Care ANCC recognized certification and BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and AP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV within 6 months KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles Demonstrates highly developed assessment, clinical, documentation, leadership, and analytical skills Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care Strong organizational and problem-solving skill as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families Demonstrates proficient time management skills Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interprofessional consultant, and patient advocate.

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse
  • Texas State Licensure
  • Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and Non
  • Acute Care state license and Non

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Houston Methodist as a Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner.

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentDocumentationLeadershipAnalytical SkillsTherapeutic CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingTime ManagementCritical ThinkingClinical JudgmentPatient Care CoordinationProtocol ImplementationHealth AssessmentInterventionsQuality ImprovementEvidence-Based Practice
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner at Houston Methodist a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Cardiology nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Cardiology position at Houston Methodist is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Cardiology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $440k, with the typical range spanning $340k to $600k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Houston, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a nurse practitioner earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Assessment, Documentation, Leadership, Analytical Skills, Therapeutic Communication, Organizational Skills, Problem-Solving, Time Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Cardiology role.

Core responsibilities: The Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner will demonstrate leadership as a clinical resource, consultant, and patient advocate, identifying staff development opportunities and facilitating teamwork. Responsibilities also include coordinating timely, appropriate patient care under physician supervision, ...

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About Houston Methodist

Hospitals and Health Care
Houston, Texas
2-5
4.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago

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