Title: Electrophysiology Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Schedule: Full-Time (Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm)
Location: Arlington, VA
Compensation: Competitive base salary
Electrophysiology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our growing Electrophysiology (EP) and Arrhythmia program. This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly supportive and collegial environment, closely aligned with a cardiac electrophysiologist committed to collaborative care and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive assessments and evaluations of patients with arrhythmias and cardiac devices, including pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs).
- Provide both inpatient and outpatient care, including pre- and post-procedural evaluations for electrophysiology studies, ablations, device implantations, and loop recorder insertions.
- Coordinate and facilitate diagnostic testing and therapeutic procedures in collaboration with the EP team.
- Educate patients and families on arrhythmia diagnoses, treatment options, and device management, ensuring clarity and engagement in care plans.
- Interpret electrocardiograms (ECGs), Holter monitors, and remote device transmissions under the supervision of EP physicians.
- Manage medications including anticoagulants, antiarrhythmic drugs, and other cardiovascular therapies as clinically indicated.
- Document all clinical care and patient encounters in the electronic health record accurately and in a timely manner.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, multidisciplinary case conferences, and educational sessions to support program development and patient outcomes.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing or Certified Physician Assistant from an accredited program.
- Certification as an NP by an accredited certifying body (e.g., ANCC, AANP).
- Minimum of 1–2 years of cardiology or electrophysiology experience preferred.
- Prior EP or cardiology specialty training is highly desirable
- Training and familiarity in the use of EPIC (EMR) preferred.
- Familiarity with cardiac electrophysiology procedures and device management preferred
We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates interested in joining us in a highly collegial environment where the patient is at the center of what we do.