Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is seeking an experienced, highly collaborative Nurse Practitioner (NP) to support our Interventional Cardiology program in San Francisco. This position works directly with Interventional Cardiologists to support the delivery of multidisciplinary care for patients with complex cardiovascular and structural heart disease, and includes close care coordination and relationship-building with Advanced Heart Failure (AHF) and Cardiothoracic Surgery (CTS) teams.
This role is ideal for a Nurse Practitioner with a strong cardiology background who thrives in a fast-paced, highly specialized environment and is committed to delivering coordinated, patient-centered cardiovascular care.
About the Opportunity
The Interventional Cardiology Nurse Practitioner plays a key role in managing patients across the continuum of care, including outpatient clinic visits, inpatient evaluations, procedural planning, and post-intervention follow-up. The NP partners closely with Interventional Cardiologists to support clinical care delivery while ensuring seamless coordination with Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiothoracic Surgery services as needed.
While invasive procedures are performed by Interventional Cardiologists, the NP is instrumental in optimizing patient preparation, education, and post-procedural management, helping ensure high-quality outcomes and a superior patient experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Care
- Provide advanced clinical care to cardiac patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings, including new patient evaluations, follow-up visits, and hospital-based consults
- Perform comprehensive cardiovascular assessments, order and interpret diagnostic studies, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with Interventional Cardiologists
- Support pre- and post-procedural care for interventional and structural heart procedures
Care Coordination & Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Work directly with Interventional Cardiologists to support day-to-day clinical operations and patient management
- Coordinate care with Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiothoracic Surgery teams to ensure timely, seamless multidisciplinary care
- Participate in multidisciplinary heart team and valve conferences, contributing to patient selection and care planning
- Support transitions of care, including hospital discharge planning and outpatient follow-up
Patient Education & Communication
- Educate patients and families on cardiovascular conditions, recommended interventions, procedural expectations, and recovery pathways
- Conduct in-person and telehealth visits, and manage patient communication through the Epic electronic health record (EHR)
- Serve as a clinical resource for patient questions, symptom management, and follow-up coordination
Program Support & Quality Initiatives
- Support quality improvement, patient safety, and patient experience initiatives within Interventional Cardiology
- Assist with clinical research activities, registry participation, and program development initiatives as applicable
Conditions & Interventional Focus
The Nurse Practitioner will support patients with complex cardiovascular and structural heart disease, including:
- Structural heart disease
- Aortic, Mitral, and Tricuspid valve disease
- Advanced heart failure requiring interventional therapies
- High-acuity cardiology patients managed by Interventional Cardiology