Advanced Practice Nurse, APRN, Cardiology Fast Track, Chicago - Part-Time

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments, establish diagnoses, and develop or adjust treatment plans tailored to patient age, acuity, and clinical condition.
• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic studies; prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions in alignment with best practices.
• Manage complex conditions using evidence-based guidelines, balancing clinical indications, cost-effectiveness, and risk-benefit considerations.
• Provide health promotion, disease prevention, and patient/family education to support long-term management of heart failure.
• Support initiatives aimed at reducing cardiac-related hospital admissions through proactive management and patient education.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team, seeking physician input or specialty referrals as appropriate; escalate care for emergent needs.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record and ensure compliance with coding and billing standards.
• Facilitate coordinated care and clear communication among all care team members and community resources.
• Perform office or hospital-based procedures within granted privileges and demonstrated competencies.

• Advanced Cardiology Expertise:
  Strong foundation in managing heart failure and acute cardiac conditions, including medication titration, fluid management, and interpretation of cardiac diagnostics to prevent readmissions.
• Proactive Care Approach:
  Ability to identify early warning signs and implement interventions that reduce hospitalizations and improve patient outcomes.
• Critical Thinking Under Pressure:
  Make sound clinical decisions for complex cardiac cases, balancing evidence-based care with individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborative Leadership:
  Work independently while partnering closely with cardiologists, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team to streamline care and support Fast Track protocols.
• Patient Engagement
  
  Skills:
  
  Deliver clear, compassionate education to patients and families on disease management, lifestyle changes, and adherence strategies—key to reducing cardiac-related admissions.
• Tech-Savvy Care Delivery:
  Proficiency with electronic medical records and comfort using evolving cardiac care technology, including remote monitoring tools.
• Organizational Excellence:
  Ability to manage multiple patients efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and quality of care.

• Active RN and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP license(s) in state(s) of practice
• National board certification in clinical specialty and population served
• Active DEA registration and Illinois Controlled Substance License (prior to hire)
• Current BLS and ACLS (or obtained within 6 months of hire)

• Master’s Degree in Nursing

• Prior experience required in Cardiology.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist throughout the workday
• Functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, 20 lbs overhead, and carry up to 40 lbs