# Cardiology Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant- Idaho

**Company:** [Commonwealth Medical Services](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/keeTEXJ8MZmGdm2R5VUMJA.md)
**Location:** Fernan Lake Village, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Docs - WEST

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## Description

### Cardiology Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant – Job Description

**Position Summary**  
The Cardiology Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant provides advanced practice nursing care to patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions. Working collaboratively with cardiologists and the multidisciplinary care team, the NP/PA is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of cardiac patients in outpatient, inpatient, and/or procedural settings.

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including histories and physical examinations
-   Diagnose and manage cardiovascular conditions under applicable scope of practice and clinical guidelines
-   Develop, implement, and monitor evidence-based treatment plans
-   Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies such as EKGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, and laboratory tests
-   Prescribe and manage cardiovascular medications and therapies
-   Provide inpatient rounding and cardiovascular consults as assigned
-   Assist with and/or perform procedures within scope of practice
-   Educate patients and families on cardiac conditions, medications, risk-factor modification, and disease prevention
-   Document patient care accurately and timely in the medical record
-   Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary services
-   Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and compliance initiatives

**Qualifications**

-   Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited NP/PA program
-   Current Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant certification
-   Active state NP/PA license and prescriptive authority
-   Cardiology experience preferred; training or strong interest in cardiology considered
-   Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills
-   Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative care team

**Work Environment**

-   May include outpatient cardiology clinics, inpatient units, diagnostic labs, and procedural areas
-   Schedule may include weekdays with possible call, evenings, weekends, or holidays depending on practice needs

**Physical Requirements**

-   Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout clinical settings
-   Manual dexterity to perform examinations and procedures
-   Ability to assist with patient mobility as needed