Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology (Nursing Home)

At Essen Health Care, we care for that!

As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State.

Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management.

Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system.

Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties.

All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program.

Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide on-site cardiovascular care to residents of skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. The Cardiology NP will collaborate closely with cardiologists and interdisciplinary care teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include:
• Provide on-site cardiology consultations including initial and follow-up evaluations

· Assess and manage cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension, CAD, heart failure, arrhythmias, and valvular disease

· Order, review, and interpret EKGs, echocardiograms, labs, and diagnostic studies

· Collaborate with cardiologists and interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans

· Manage and titrate cardiac medications per evidence-based guidelines

· Educate patients and caregivers on disease management and lifestyle modifications

· Ensure accurate EMR documentation and regulatory compliance

· Participate in quality improvement initiatives to reduce hospitalizations

Qualifications

Minimum 6 months experience in SNF/LTC or hospital/outpatient cardiology setting

· Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license

· DEA license Recommended

· BLS/CPR certification

· Master’s degree in Nursing from an ac credited NP program

· Preferred cardiology experience (training available)

· Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.