Cardiology APP - Heart Failure Clinic (NP/PA)

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Make a Difference in Advanced Heart Failure Care at Johns Hopkins!

Johns Hopkins Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Advanced Heart Failure Program within the Heart Failure Bridge Clinic (HFBC). This is an exciting opportunity to provide specialized care to patients with complex heart failure while collaborating with heart failure physicians, APPs, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate is passionate about cardiology, enjoys managing complex patients, and values autonomy in a highly collaborative academic environment.

Position Highlights

• Full-time position with a 4-day, 10- hour weekday schedule
• No weekends or holidays
• Outpatient-focused role with a strong emphasis on patient education, care coordination, and improving outcomes
• Opportunity to work directly with Advanced Heart Failure faculty and participate in clinical research initiatives

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients referred to the Heart Failure Bridge Clinic
• Develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with physicians on complex cases
• Assess volume status and determine appropriate interventions, including IV diuretic therapy when indicated
• Coordinate transitions of care between inpatient and outpatient settings
• Provide clinical support and guidance to HFBC nursing and support staff
• Serve as a liaison between heart failure specialty clinics, inpatient teams, and multidisciplinary providers
• Ensure care delivery aligns with established clinical protocols and quality standards
• Document and bill for professional services provided

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioners:

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP (AGACNP) or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP) certification required

Physician Assistants:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• NCCPA certification required

Additional Requirements:

• Current Maryland NP or PA license (or eligibility)
• Prior cardiology experience required
• Heart failure management experience preferred
• New graduates may be considered with prior cardiology experience.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Why Join Johns Hopkins?

At Johns Hopkins, we support our APPs with opportunities to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on patient care. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive compensation and excellent benefits package
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• CME funds and professional development support
• Tuition assistance for continued education and career advancement
• Generous paid time off and work-life balance programs
• Opportunities to collaborate with world-renowned physicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals

Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps transform the lives of patients living with advanced heart failure. Apply today to become part of the Johns Hopkins team.