Electrophysiology Advanced Practice Provider

US Heart and Vascular is in search of a highly skilled and motivated Electrophysiology Advanced Practice Provider to join our team at Pima Heart and Vascular in Tucson, AZ.

The advanced practice provider will work with an Electrophysiologist whose practice consists of 2/3 EP and 1/3 Cardiology. This is a chance to work with the largest private cardiology practice in AZ. The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with the Electrophysiologist as well as independently. An electrophysiology nurse practitioner—a specialty in cardiology nursing—assists and educates patients undergoing an electrophysiology study procedure of the heart. An electrophysiology study of the heart involves a nonsurgical procedure to obtain information about the heart’s electrical activity.

Candidates must have:

• Two years of experience working as experienced out-patient/inpatient Cardiology Nurse Practitioner is preferred.
• Although this position is both outpatient and inpatient; the majority of the time will be OUTPATIENT, so we are looking for candidates with strong outpatient experience.
• Master’s degree in nursing; graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Active AZ license or willing to apply.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Skills:

• General health care and cardiovascular patient assessment and exam skills
• Electrophysiology experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to function independently
• Can demonstrate knowledge and competence in basic cardiovascular technology, i.e. EKG, patient assessment and management of care, etc.

Experience:

• Cardiology NP EP Outpatient: 2 years (Preferred)
• Inpatient: 1 year (Preferred)
• Electrophysiology: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cardiovascular patient assessment: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• DEA Certification
• ACLS Certification
• BLS Certification
• AZ license or willing to apply

Job Type: Full Time

Monday – Friday with some weekend call (6 weekends per year)

Step into a meaningful role that combines advanced cardiology practice with patient-centered care. Apply today to become part of a premier cardiology practice that values both professional growth and excellence in heart health. Contact Wendy Parker at Wendy.Parker@usheartandvascular.com or via cell at 919-210-8946.

US Heart and Vascular is a leading independent practice of CV specialists, with over 70 providers in 2 states (Arizona and Texas), with plans to continue to grow to allow providers a practice with significant support to improve their private practice of medicine. We work to enable independent cardiology practices to thrive and grow by optimizing the delivery of high-quality, comprehensive, efficient, innovative, and compassionate care. Our goal is to build a collaborative partnership with the best cardiovascular specialists and provide them with the resources they need to deliver optimal care to their patients and communities.