Nurse Practitioner Cardiology

Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois is currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our Cardiology team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiac care setting alongside board-certified cardiologists, delivering both outpatient and limited inpatient care to patients with cardiovascular conditions.

Position Details

• Full-time employment
• Employed by Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group
• Outpatient-based role with some inpatient responsibilities
• Daytime schedule with minimal weekend or call coverage
• Manage chronic cardiac conditions including CHF, CAD, arrhythmias, and post-MI care
• Conduct patient assessments and cardiac evaluations
• Collaborate closely with cardiologists to monitor, manage, and adjust treatment plans
• Support post-discharge follow-up and transitional care
• Provide medication management, lifestyle counseling, and cardiac patient education

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Illinois
• Certification as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with cardiology experience
• At least 1 year of experience in cardiology or internal medicine preferred
• ACLS and BLS certification required

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Collegial work environment with advanced technologies and excellent support staff
• Career growth opportunities within a nationally recognized healthcare system
• Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $110,000.00 to $145,000.00 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

About Prime Healthcare

Founded in 2001 by Dr. Prem Reddy, Prime Healthcare has emerged as one of the largest physician-led health systems in the United States. Our company includes 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations across 14 states. Eighteen hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity.

Prime Healthcare is proud to be named one of "America's Greatest Workplaces" for 2024 by Newsweek and has been recognized among the nations top health systems by Truven Health Analytics. It is the only health system to receive the prestigious John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award in 2021 for addressing social determinants of health.We stand apart by our unique ability to save and transform hospitals.