Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology
Company: ChenMed
Location: Deerfield Beach
Posted on: October 30, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description ChenMed is seeking a Nurse Practitioner
Cardiology for a job in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Job Description &
Requirements Specialty: Cardiology Discipline: Nurse Practitioner
Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff Salary will be competitive
and based on equitable consideration of qualifications and
experience. \n We’re unique. You should be, too. We’re changing
lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are
you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and
ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness
and joy? We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re
rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team. The
Nurse Practitioner (NP), Specialty acts as part of the clinical
operations team and is responsible for providing specialist patient
care in nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and home
settings, or supporting a Cardiologist practice. The
responsibilities include but are not limited to: geriatric
assessment, medical history, physical exam, diagnosis and
treatment, development of the nursing plan of care, health
education, physician referrals, case management referrals,
follow-up and clear documentation according to ChenMed standards
for quality, service, productivity and teamwork. It also includes
the participation in conferences plus in-depth documentation
through written progress notes and summaries. The Nurse
Practitioner, Specialty incumbent must demonstrate the ability to
function both independently and in collaboration with other health
care professionals. He/She consults with the clinical leadership
team to ensure compliance with guidelines. This position may
require participation in risk and quality management programs,
clinical meetings and other meetings. The Nurse Practitioner,
Specialty incumbent adheres to strict departmental
goals/objectives, standards of performance, regulatory compliance,
quality patient care compliance, and policies and procedures.
Functions independently as a certified nurse practitioner in
collaboration and consultation with a licensed patient care team
physician. Practices in accordance with a written or electronic
practice agreement. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Independently assesses non-acute clinical problems. Performs and
documents physical assessments and patient histories, analyzes
trends in patient conditions, and develops, documents and
implements a patient management plan in response to the data
obtained. This also includes assisting in the development of the
nursing plan of care in addition to providing appropriate patient/
family/significant other counseling and education. Plans patient
care based on in-depth knowledge of the specific patient population
and/ or protocol, anticipating and identifying physiological and/
or psychological problems commonly encountered including the
consideration of the patient’s cultural background, level of
understanding, personality and support systems. Serves as patient
advocate. Patient management includes the following: Writing
admission, transfer and discharge orders. Ordering and interpreting
appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies. Ordering of
appropriate medication and treatments. Referring patients for
consultation when indicated i.e., dermatology, neurology,
ophthalmology, endocrine, surgery, intensive care, infectious
disease, hematology, psychiatry, social service, dietary, etc.
Documentation through in-depth progress notes and summaries.
Participates in patient care rounds and conferences. Communicates
patient management strategies to members of the patient care team.
Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure
that patient management strategies are successful in meeting
patient care needs. Recognizes situations which require the
immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving
procedures when necessary. Uses advanced communication skills to
problem solve complex situations and to improve processes and
service to patients. ? Other Responsibilities may include:
Collaborates with other multidisciplinary team members to analyze
and evaluate current systems of health care delivery to identify
and implement new practice patterns as appropriate. Participates in
outside activities that enhance personal and professional growth
and development. Initiates arrangements and writes orders for SNF
discharges and completes appropriate paperwork. Works
collaboratively with medical directors, care teams, case managers,
social workers, family and key caregivers to transition the patient
to a lower level of care as soon as medically appropriate.
Introduce self to patient/family and explain nurse practitioner
role. Facilitate patient/family conferences to review treatment
goals, optimize resource utilization, provide family education and
identify post-SNF needs. Enhance a collaborative relationship to
maximize the patient’s/family’s ability to make informed decisions
re: goals of care, palliative care and hospice. Facilitates
discharge to appropriate level of care and uses preferred providers
when additional services are required. Prescribe medication to
patients based on State of practice. If dedicated to the
Cardiovascular Care Team, cardiology duties include identifying and
managing cardiology patients, ordering appropriate cardiology
diagnostic tests, and administering cardiology specific therapeutic
interventions as needed. Performs other duties as assigned and
modified at manager’s discretion. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Demonstrated record of consistently achieving clinical performance
metrics in current role Strong critical thinking and
problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills Time management skills with the ability to work well under
pressure Must be caring and empathetic and have great listening
skills Must be detail-oriented, and able to pay close attention to
patient charts, medications, and follow-up on details of patient
care Basic computer skills and some knowledge of Microsoft Office
Suite Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word,
Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, database, and presentation software
Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally and
nationwide up to 75% of the time Spoken and written fluency in
English, bilingual a plus This job requires use and exercise of
independent judgment KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Demonstrated
record of consistently achieving clinical performance metrics in
current role Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Time management
skills with the ability to work well under pressure Must be caring
and empathetic and have great listening skills Must be
detail-oriented, and able to pay close attention to patient charts,
medications, and follow-up on details of patient care Basic
computer skills and some knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word,
Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, database, and presentation software
Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally and
nationwide up to 75% of the time Spoken and written fluency in
English, bilingual a plus This job requires use and exercise of
independent judgment EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA: MSN, PhD or
Advanced degree in Nursing required Current, active Nurse
Practitioner certification in the State of practice required Board
certification by AANP or ANCC is preferred but may be required for
certain States Current DEA number from the DEA for schedule II-V
controlled substances may be required based on State of practice A
minimum 3 years of working experience in Cardiology as a Nurse
Practitioner in an out-patient clinical setting Basic Life Support
(BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or
American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment. We’re
ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing
America’s healthcare for the better. Family-owned and
physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health
and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly
as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health
care. ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the
people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits,
career development and advancement opportunities and so much more,
our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to
grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every
single day. Current Employee apply HERE Current Contingent Worker
please see job aid HERE to apply LI-Onsite ChenMed Job ID R0045133.
Posted job title: Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology About ChenMed At
ChenMed, we’re shaping the future of value-based care. Our
patient-centered, preventive care approach is aimed at improving
health outcomes for seniors. We serve our communities in over 100
medical centers across 12 states and prioritize our team members
with competitive compensation and benefits and with our
purpose-driven culture. Working at ChenMed is more than just your
next opportunity, you will feel rewarded from day one as your
contribution will truly make an impact in both the health and lives
of seniors . Benefits Employee assistance programs Medical benefits
Holiday Pay Dental benefits Benefits start day 1 Life insurance
Guaranteed Hours Sick pay Vision benefits 401k retirement plan
Wellness and fitness programs Mileage reimbursement Discount
program
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