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Nurse Practitioner - General Cardiology

HSHS · Springfield, IL · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a complex patient you managed with a cardiologist.

What they are checking: Whether they collaborate well and know when to involve the physician.

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a plan of care. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up respectfully and use evidence.

What cardiology experience do you bring, and what would you need to learn?

What they are checking: Whether they're honest about their cardiology depth and eager to grow.

What would you do

A patient comes to clinic with new chest pain. How do you decide what to do?

What they are checking: Whether they can tell stable from unstable symptoms and act right away when needed.

How do you explain a new heart diagnosis to a patient?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly and check understanding.

How do you handle a full clinic schedule with add-on patients?

What they are checking: Whether they manage time without rushing important decisions.

About the work

Walk me through your approach to a new patient with heart failure in clinic.

What they are checking: Whether they know guideline-directed medical therapy and how to follow up.

How do you manage blood thinners for a patient with atrial fibrillation?

What they are checking: Whether they weigh stroke and bleeding risk and manage anticoagulation safely.

How do you interpret an echocardiogram or stress test report to plan care?

What they are checking: Whether they can use test results to guide treatment.

How do you help patients control blood pressure and cholesterol long term?

What they are checking: Whether they combine medicine and lifestyle advice for prevention.

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The full job description

As published by HSHS.

If you have additional questions, contact recruiter at: Angel.Headrick@HSHS.ORG Performs and/or coordinates patient care in area of expertise utilizing the nursing process in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers along the continuum of care. Demonstrates advanced nursing skills through assessment, diagnosis and treatment of complex patients in area of specialty. Communicates the plan of care in area of expertise to other members of the interdisciplinary team. Provides care for patients of all ages according to the standards of care specific to the individual's needs. Primary duty includes the performance of work requiring advanced knowledge, in a field of science or learning, and which requires the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment. Education Qualifications • Master’s degree in Nursing is required. • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing PLUS 5 years relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree. • Doctoral degree in Nursing is preferred. Experience Qualifications • Experience in management of patients across the care continuum preferred. Certifications, Licenses and Registrations • Licensed in the state of practice as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse is required. • Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (WDSPS) or • Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. • Board certification from the National Certification Corporation is preferred. • Controlled Substance license in state of practice is preferred. • Federal DEA license is preferred. • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is preferred. Job Description Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues. HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits. • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. • Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. • Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period • Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more! • Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more! A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

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