Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Electrophysiology (EP) Program

Department: Cardiovascular Medicine

Location: Boston Medical Center – Brighton (with travel to affiliated outpatient clinics)

Schedule: Full-Time

Position Summary

Boston Medical Center Brighton is seeking a motivated Nurse Practitioner to join our growing Electrophysiology (EP) Program within Cardiovascular Medicine. This newly created position will support EP clinic operations, device management, patient follow-up care, and procedural services as we continue to expand electrophysiology services and increase patient access. The NP will work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care. 

Essential Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Provide direct patient care, counseling, and education in accordance with established collaborative practice protocols.

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including physical examinations and health histories.

• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic testing.

• Develop and implement treatment plans and appropriate follow-up care.

• Document patient encounters and clinical findings in the electronic medical record.

• Collaborate with electrophysiologists and multidisciplinary care teams regarding patient management.

• Provide patient education focused on disease prevention, health maintenance, and treatment adherence.

• Evaluate patient outcomes and adjust treatment plans as necessary.

• Participate in consultations and specialty referrals as indicated.

• Assist with EP clinic operations, pacemaker and device management, and follow-up care. 

Professional Development

• Assist in the development and revision of clinical guidelines, policies, and protocols.

• Demonstrate leadership and effective problem-solving within the clinical environment.

• Maintain current knowledge of regulations and standards impacting advanced practice providers.

• Participate in departmental and organizational committees as appropriate.

• Contribute to staff, patient, and community education initiatives. 

Quality Improvement & Research

• Participate in quality improvement activities within the Cardiovascular Medicine service.

• Identify opportunities for care improvement and support implementation efforts.

• Incorporate evidence-based practice and research findings into patient care. 

Required Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current Massachusetts RN license.

• Current Massachusetts APRN license.

• National Nurse Practitioner Board Certification.

• Massachusetts and DEA prescriptive authority.

• Current BLS certification.

• ACLS certification (or ability to obtain within required timeframe). 

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in Electrophysiology, Cardiology, Device Clinic, or Cath Lab settings.

• Experience with minor cardiology procedures including:

    • Cardioversions

    • Tilt table testing

    • Device interrogations

    • Implantable loop recorder management

• Experience interpreting ECGs, ambulatory cardiac monitoring, and cardiac arrhythmias.

• Familiarity with Epic electronic medical record system.

• CEPS (Certified Electrophysiology Specialist) certification preferred.

• Previous advanced practice experience in cardiovascular medicine strongly preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical judgment and independent decision-making skills.

• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.

• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems and clinical documentation. 

Additional Information

• Travel to affiliated outpatient clinics is required.

• This position supports the continued growth of BMC Brighton's Electrophysiology program and expansion of cardiovascular services.