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Opportunity Information

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

Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (MSN or DNP)

Licensure & Certifications

• Current California Nurse Practitioner license

• DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate (CSRC)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

• Additional certifications as required by the department

Experience

• Prior experience in cardiology is required

• Experience in interventional cardiology, structural heart disease, heart failure, or inpatient cardiology strongly preferred

• New graduate Nurse Practitioners will not be considered

• Demonstrated ability to care for complex cardiac patients and work effectively in a multidisciplinary clinical environment

We Offer / Join Us and Enjoy

Why Join SWBMG

• Work closely with a high-performing team of specialized Interventional Cardiologists

• Be part of an innovative, growing cardiovascular program serving the San Francisco community

• Practice in a collaborative, team-oriented environment that values clinical expertise and professional partnership

• Opportunities to contribute to clinical research and program development

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package

• Strong support for continuing education and professional development

Medical Group Details

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of over 400 physicians and advanced practice clinicians who care for patients at several San Francisco Bay Area locations. We are proud to be part of the Sutter Health network, offering collaborative, high-quality, and innovative care to our communities.

Community Information

San Francisco is the leading financial and cultural center of Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco is one of the top tourist destinations in the world and is renowned for its temperate weather, steep rolling hills, unique architecture, arts and culture, and fine dining. The population is very diverse and there is high demand for primary care.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.