Nurse Practitioner – Advanced Heart Failure (Cardiology) | St. Mary's Hospital | Richmond, VA

Advanced Heart Failure Nurse Practitioner
Bon Secours Advanced Heart Failure | St. Mary’s Hospital | Richmond, VA (Greater Richmond Region)

Overview
Join a highly specialized and collaborative cardiovascular team at Bon Secours Advanced Heart Failure, located on the campus of St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. We are seeking an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to provide both inpatient and outpatient care within a growing and innovative Advanced Heart Failure program.

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced heart failure cardiologists and a dedicated multidisciplinary team, delivering cutting-edge care to a complex patient population across the full continuum of heart failure management.

Opportunity Highlights

• Balanced inpatient and outpatient role within a comprehensive Advanced Heart Failure program
• Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Shared call rotation (~1:5–1:6) with physicians and APPs
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• Exposure to complex heart failure management including advanced therapies and mechanical circulatory support
• Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for quality improvement, research, and program development

Role Overview

• Provide comprehensive care for patients with advanced and chronic heart failure in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Perform assessments, develop treatment plans, and manage complex cardiovascular conditions
• Collaborate with cardiologists and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Manage patients requiring advanced therapies and mechanical circulatory support devices
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies and manage therapies in accordance with clinical protocols
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, care coordination, and discharge planning
• Educate patients and families on disease management and treatment plans
• Contribute to program development and process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Board-certified Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
• Active Virginia Nurse Practitioner license (or eligible)
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Experience in cardiology or advanced heart failure preferred; at least 1 year experience desired
• Strong clinical skills and ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team

Practice Environment

Bon Secours Advanced Heart Failure Center at St. Mary’s is located in Richmond’s West End within a major medical corridor. The program fosters a collaborative culture where APPs work closely with physicians while maintaining autonomy in patient management.

Benefits & Compensation

Full Comprehensive Benefit Package to include:

• Medical Plans, Vision, Dental, Prescription Drugs
• Life Insurance Options
• Disability Insurance, Short and Long Term
• Wellness Plan
• Flex Spending and Health Savings Account
• Eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allowed Time Off plus holidays.
• Competitive Compensation
• Relocation Expense
• CME Annual $3,000