Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

Position Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Cardiology team in Hilo, Hawaii. You will work alongside a collaborative group of cardiologists and healthcare professionals to provide high-quality cardiovascular care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This is a unique opportunity to practice in a supportive environment while enjoying an exceptional quality of life on the Big Island.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient evaluations, histories, and physical exams for new and follow-up cardiology patients.
  
• Manage and monitor patients with common cardiovascular conditions s​uch as hypertension, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, hyperlipidemia, etc.
  
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including EKGs, Holter monitors, echocardiograms, and stress tests.
  
• Assist in care coordination for patients undergoing procedures or referred for specialty care.
  
• Provide inpatient cardiology consults and follow-ups (if applicable).
  
• Participate in hospital rounds, discharge planning, and transitions of care.
  
• Educate patients and families on lifestyle changes, medications, and disease management.
  
• Collaborate closely with supervising cardiologists, primary care providers, and support staff.
  

Requirements

Qualifications:​

• Current and unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in Hawaii, or eligibility to obtain one.
  
• National certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA).
  
• BLS and AC​LS certification required.
  
• A minimum of 1–2 years of cardiology or internal medicine experience is preferred, but strong new graduates with relevant rotations or an RN background in cardiology will be considered.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  
• Comfortable working independently with physician support.
  
• EMR experience (Epic or equivalent preferred).
  

Benefits

Why Hilo, Hawaii?

• Experience the beauty and culture of the Big Island with an unbeatable quality of life
  
• Close-knit, welcoming community with a strong sense of ʻohana (family)
  
• Access to world-class hiking, surfing, beaches, and volcano exploration
  
• Lower housing and cost of living than other Hawaiian islands
  
• High-impact work in an underserved and appreciative population