Nurse Practitioner-Clinics - Cardiology Center

Nurse Practitioner – Cardiology Center at Kaweah Health in Visalia, CA. The NP functions as a member of the health care team under physician supervision, performing comprehensive health assessments, obtaining histories (including obstetric/gynecologic, medical, surgical, family, and psychosocial aspects), and conducting examinations and diagnostic testing. Responsibilities include providing advanced practice services within the scope of training, educating patients and families, following up on abnormal findings, documenting in the electronic medical record, coordinating with care teams, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. The role covers cardiovascular care with competencies such as ordering and interpreting tests (e.g., echocardiograms, ECGs), managing medications and guideline-directed medical therapy, monitoring patients on advanced therapies, and collaborating across clinics (including heart failure and electrophysiology) with device management (pacemakers/ICDs/CRT) and patient education on disease management and lifestyle modifications.