Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology

Description Nurse Practitioner Cardiology

Peace Health has an opening for a Nurse Practitioner Cardiology to support our Bellingham, Washington location.

Peace Health has been serving the communities of northwest Washington since 1890 with Peace Health St. Joseph Medical Center, now a 253-bed, two-campus hospital providing a Level II Trauma Center and a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. Peace Health's Whatcom Region also includes the comprehensive heart care services of the Cardiovascular Center at Peace Health St. Joseph Medical Center as well as the primary and specialty care provided by Peace Health Medical Group.

0-3 YOE: $68.08/hr., $ annually; 3-5 YOE: $71.36/hr., $ annually; 5-10 YOE: $75.11/hr., $ annually; 10+ YOE: $85.47/hr., $ annually

• Perform comprehensive cardiovascular assessments, including history, physical exams, and diagnostic interpretation.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with chronic and acute cardiac conditions (e.g., heart failure, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease).
• Collaborate with cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams to manage patient care across clinic and hospital settings.
• Order, interpret, and monitor appropriate tests and procedures; adjust therapies based on clinical judgment.
• Provide patient and family education on disease management, preventive care, lifestyle modification, and medications.
• Document patient encounters in the electronic health record (e.g., EPIC) accurately and timely.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, practice development, and clinical guideline adherence.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory, organizational, and professional standards.

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing (NP) from an accredited program.
• Current Washington State APRN (Nurse Practitioner) license.
• National certification in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care/Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner.

• Cardiology experience preferred, but motivated new graduates with relevant clinical training are encouraged to apply.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

Bellingham, WA is the perfect blend of endless outdoor recreation, urban living, strong schools, great shopping & cuisine, and so much more! These amenities are surrounded by incredible scenery, from the sea to the mountains and the rainforest, making this community an amazing place to live. Head to Mount Baker for a day in the snow. Tour the San Juan Islands by sea kayak or sailboat.

Trek the North Cascades on foot. Stay in town to explore the shops and cafes of historic Fairhaven and Downtown and then catch a show at Mount Baker Theater – you can do it all in Bellingham!

For more information contact Brian Rasmussen at brassmussen

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