Ascension

Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

Ascension$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Nursing required
  • Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) holding or eligible for Indiana state license
  • Clinical background in cardiology as a Nurse Practitioner or specialized Registered Nurse
  • BLS Provider certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within 30 days of hire
  • Prescriptive Authority credential from Indiana Board of Nursing required within 180 days of hire
  • Registered Nurse credential from Indiana Board of Nursing required prior to hire

Responsibilities

  • Join a collaborative cardiology team and provide exceptional patient care
  • Split time between high-acuity inpatient care and outpatient continuity clinics
  • Integrate into advanced electrophysiology program utilizing clinical technologies
  • Manage complex arrhythmia patterns for advanced cardiology patients
  • Coordinate care for efficient patient throughput and minimize length-of-stay
  • Assist electrophysiologists with advanced cardiac procedures and manage pre- and post-procedural care
  • Support program growth through local outreach operations

Benefits

  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Various health insurance options & wellness plans
  • Retirement benefits including employer match plans
  • Long-term & short-term disability
  • Employee assistance programs (EAP)
  • Parental leave & adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Opportunities to contribute to community initiatives
Full Job Description
  • Location: Evansville, Indiana
  • Facility Name: Ascension St. Vincent Evansville
  • Schedule: Full-Time | Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with an occasional weekend call rotation
  • Incentives: Salary model with highly competitive compensation driven by experience/specialty tier, plus additional incentive pay for weekend call support
  • CME: $2,500 annual allowance plus 5 dedicated days off for eligible conferences, travel, and licensure
  • Malpractice: Covered with tail


What You Will Do

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Cardiology Nurse Practitioner to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.
  • The Team & Structure: Join an established, highly collaborative cardiology team consisting of 3 dedicated physicians and 3 advanced practice providers (expanding to 4 total NPs) under the expert supervision of Dr. Umang Patel, Dr. Ashwani Bedi, and Dr. Deepak Gaba.
  • Practice Setting: Experience a balanced 50/50 blended clinical schedule splitting time between high-acuity inpatient care and outpatient continuity clinics.
  • Specialty Assets: Direct integration into an advanced electrophysiology program utilizing clinical technologies like Pacemate, AthenaHealth, and Sunrise Clinical Manager.
  • Drive Clinical Excellence: Formulate complex clinical decisions and manage intricate arrhythmia patterns for advanced cardiology and electrophysiology patients across both acute care and clinic settings.
  • Enhance Patient Access: Deliver highly efficient care coordination, performing comprehensive cardiac consults, diagnostics, and patient rounding to maximize patient throughput and minimize hospital length-of-stay.
  • Procedural Support: Safely assist and collaborate with electrophysiologists on advanced cardiac procedures while overseeing pre- and post-procedural management.
  • Strategic Reach: Actively support the program's growth through localized clinical outreach operations located within 15-20 minutes of the primary hospital hub.
  • Academic Synergy: Participate in providing top-tier clinical mentorship by hosting future generations of healthcare leaders through UE/USI student clinical rotations.


About the Facility
  • Premier medical destination in the southern region delivering comprehensive medical-surgical care.
  • Designated Level 2 Trauma Center equipped with advanced maternity, perinatal, and high-risk pregnancy capabilities.
  • Integrated referral network serving the greater tri-state area and a community population of approximately 115,000 in the Evansville market.
  • Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system.


What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Nurse Practitioner specializing in Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:
  • Master's degree of Nursing required.


Additional Preferences

  • Required Track: Must be a certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) holding or eligible for an Indiana state license.
  • Clinical Foundation: Prior clinical background in cardiology (either as a practicing Nurse Practitioner or specialized Registered Nurse) is a requirement for this position.


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Visa Eligibility

None

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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