Sanford Health·Bismarck, North Dakota
The Nurse Practitioner will perform comprehensive cardiovascular assessments, diagnose conditions, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with cardiologists. They are also responsible for managing acute and chronic cardiovascular patients, providing patient education, and maintaining accurate electronic medical records.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
The Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced nursing care to patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions. This includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care in collaboration with physicians and the multidisciplinary care team. The NP promotes patient education and disease prevention.
Perform comprehensive cardiovascular assessments including histories, physical exams, and interpretation of diagnostic tests (e.g., EKGs, echocardiograms, stress tests).
Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with cardiologists.
Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state licensure and hospital policy.
Manage patients with heart failure, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, and other cardiovascular conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
Provide patient education regarding disease processes, medications, lifestyle modifications, and risk factor reduction.
Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals and services.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical research as appropriate.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in cardiology or acute care preferred.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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Candidates must hold a Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and possess current licensure as an RN and NP. A minimum of 2 years of experience in cardiology or acute care is preferred, along with national board certification as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in North Dakota are often shaped by ongoing demand for clinicians who can provide direct patient care across primary and acute settings. Competition can be strong because employers typically look for a graduate NP degree, board certification, an unrestricted license, and recent hands-on experience; this posting also includes medical, dental, vision, and 401K benefits. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit before you apply.