Cardiology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Office & Hospital

Cardiology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) / Certified Nurse Practitioner

Office & Hospital-Based Cardiology Practice

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Acute Care Certified Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to join our growing cardiology team. This provider will work collaboratively alongside board-certified cardiologists in both outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital settings, delivering high-quality cardiovascular care to adult patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions.

The ideal candidate is clinically confident, team-oriented, and passionate about providing exceptional patient-centered cardiovascular care across the continuum of treatment.

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with cardiovascular conditions in office and hospital settings
• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising cardiologists
• Manage acute and chronic cardiac conditions including heart failure, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, hypertension, and post-hospital follow-up care
• Order, interpret, and review diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging studies
• Assist with hospital rounding, consultations, admissions, and discharges
• Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, medications, lifestyle modifications, and preventive cardiac care
• Document clinical findings and treatment plans accurately and timely in the electronic medical record
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, hospital teams, and referring providers
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical protocols

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) certification required
• Current and unrestricted [State] Nurse Practitioner license
• DEA license and prescriptive authority eligibility
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Cardiology experience preferred; acute care or hospitalist experience strongly desired
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team

• Combination of outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital responsibilities
• Full-time position
• Open to discussion of part-time schedule

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

• Competitive salary
• Productivity incentives
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and CME allowance
• Retirement plan
• Malpractice coverage
• Professional growth and development opportunities

This is a large cardiology practice in the great Houston, Texas area. This is a growing practice with over 10 locations and includes general and interventional cardiology services, imaging services, and office based procedures.