Full-time Nurse Practitioner role in a specialized Heart Failure outpatient clinic, managing follow-up care and treatment plans in partnership with heart failure cardiologists and a multidisciplinary team. Albany Med Health System is a major New York Capital Region academic medical center and health system. Standout perk: comprehensive training in heart failure management and ventricular assist devices (VAD), plus strong benefits and CME support.
- Monday–Friday day schedule
- Training in heart failure and VADs
- CME allowance and dedicated time
The Division of Cardiology at Albany Medical College is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our specialized Heart Failure outpatient practice. This position offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative environment while working closely with heart failure cardiologists and a multidisciplinary care team.
This role will primarily focus on the outpatient management of patients with heart failure, supporting continuity of care across the disease spectrum. Comprehensive training in heart failure management and ventricular assist devices (VAD) will be provided.
Position Highlights
Full-time, Monday-Friday day schedule
Outpatient clinic-based role
Collaborative practice with heart failure cardiologists and multidisciplinary team members
Opportunity to develop specialized expertise in heart failure and advanced therapies, including VADs
Supportive training and onboarding environment
Responsibilities
Conduct outpatient visits for patients with heart failure, including ongoing management and follow-up care
Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including detailed medical histories and physical examinations
Order and interpret diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests and cardiac imaging
Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
Provide medication management, patient education, and counseling on disease management and lifestyle modifications
Coordinate care with primary care providers and other specialists
Respond to patient inquiries related to ongoing care
Document patient encounters, treatment plans, and coding accurately in the electronic health record
Support clinic workflow and patient throughput as part of a team-based care model
Qualifications
Current license and active registration as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York State
Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Interest in or experience with cardiovascular or heart failure care preferred
Familiarity with electronic medical records; Epic experience preferred
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Commitment to patient-centered care and maintaining HIPAA confidentiality standards
We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:
Competitive base salary range $123,000-$143,000 based on years of licensure.
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b)
Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time
Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
Employee wellness programs and mental health support
Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York's Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.
Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:
Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing
Anchored in the state's historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region's largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children's hospital. The
downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.
Albany Medical Center , along with Columbia Memorial Health , Glens Falls Hospital , Saratoga Hospital , and the Visiting Nurses , form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.
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Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities