Experience with clinical research or investigational therapies preferred
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive assessments and health histories for assigned patients
Initiate and monitor guideline-directed medical therapy under collaborative agreement
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, coordinating necessary monitoring
Oversee therapies across various administration routes, including in-clinic
Educate patients and families on treatment plans and medication use
Assist in building and maintaining the cardiomyopathy registry
Participate in the management of patients for clinical trials
Benefits
Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
Engagement in quality improvement initiatives
Access to advanced therapies and clinical trials
Flexible work schedule across two locations
Full Job Description
City/State: Bronx, New York Grant Funded: No Department: Transitional Care Excellence Bargaining Unit: NYSNA Work Shift: Day Work Days: MON-FRI Scheduled Hours: 8 AM-4:30 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS Hourly Rate: $84.63
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Montefiore Medical Center is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive clinical care for individuals with cardiomyopathy and heart failure. This role combines direct patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement initiatives, and leadership within a highly respected healthcare environment.
As a key member of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will assess, diagnose, treat, and coordinate care.
Responsibilities
Conducts comprehensive assessments, health histories, and physical examinations for an assigned panel, including interval visits after initial physician evaluation and post discharge visits, via telemedicine or in person
Initiates, titrates, and monitors guideline-directed medical therapy and advanced therapies under collaborative agreement and medical center protocols
Orders and interprets diagnostic tests within scope of practice, and coordinates protocol-driven echocardiographic and laboratory monitoring, including REMS program requirements
Oversees therapies across oral, subcutaneous, and intravenous routes, including in-clinic administration
Educates patients and families on treatment plans, medication use, interactions, and potential side effects
Assists with building and maintaining the cardiomyopathy registry, including patient identification, enrollment, and data quality
Participates in the evaluation, screening, and management of patients for investigational therapies and clinical trials, in partnership with the research team
Partners with clinical pharmacists and medication access liaisons to support therapy access and continuity
Serves as the liaison between specialists, patients, families, and care teams for follow-up care coordination across the care continuum
Maintains accurate documentation and ensures compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements
Engages in performance and quality improvement activities, and tracks the program's defined outcomes
Mentor staff and contribute to professional development and educational activities.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Nursing required; Doctor of Nursing Practice preferred
Current registration and New York State licensure as a Professional Nurse and Nurse Practitioner
Active DEA registration
National certification in an adult-population nurse practitioner specialty (e.g., AGACNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC, FNP-BC)
National certification in heart failure (e.g., AAHFN, HF-CERT) required within 1 year of hire
Experience with REMS-regulated or specialty therapies preferred
Experience with clinical research, patient registries, or investigational therapies preferred
Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills, creative problem solving, excellent critical thinking, and leadership
Previously demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes and to work cohesively and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
Qualified candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
Location & Work Schedule
This position will support the Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy Program across two primary locations:
Medical Arts Pavilion (MAP)
Hutchinson Metro Center (Hutch)
The Nurse Practitioner is expected to work at both locations, with time generally split between the two sites based on clinical and program needs. Travel between locations will be required.
Ideal candidate
Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered care
Ability to build therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Dedication to professional growth and continuous learning.
Collaborative mindset and commitment to team-based care.
About Montefiore Medical Center
Montefiore Medical Center is a teaching hospital located in the Bronx, New York. The hospital was founded in 1884 and has since grown to become one of the largest healthcare systems in the state of New York. Montefiore is affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and is known for its expertise in areas such as cardiology, neurology, and oncology. The hospital has been recognized for its commitment to patient care and has received numerous awards and accolades. Montefiore is a non-profit organization and is committed to providing care to underserved communities.
