St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.

St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.

St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.

St. John’s Riverside Hospital  is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong

A Cardiology Nurse Practitioner, in collaboration with the attending Cardiologist, provides direct, advanced care for patients with cardiovascular diseases by diagnosing conditions, developing treatment plans, and ordering tests to ensure high- quality patient care.

Conducting comprehensive health assessments, including taking patient histories and performing physical examinations.

Diagnosing and Treatment of cardiovascular conditions such as heart failure, chest pain syndromes, hypertension, and arrhythmias.

Order and interpret diagnostic tests, lab work, and imaging studies.

Developing and implementing individualized patient care plans.

Managing chronic illnesses and promoting preventative care.·         

Providing health education and counseling to patients and their families about their conditions, lifestyle modifications, and medication management to improve outcomes.

Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests

Prescribing and managing medications and therapies.

Referral to specialists when necessary.

Consultative or primary patient care from admission through discharge and follow-up ensuring continuity of care.

Participating in team meetings and quality improvement initiatives.

Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of patient care in electronic health records (EHRs).

Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines. 

The Cardiology NP may perform the initial assessment of a patient admitted to the hospital with cardiac symptoms. Based on this evaluation, the NP can determine the appropriate level of care, including indications for telemetry according to protocols, and decide whether an immediate consultation with a cardiologist is necessary or if the case can be managed by the NP team.

The Cardiology NP can be the gatekeeper for inpatient consults requested by other departments. The NP can triage these requests to determine the urgency and specialty expertise required, managing routine cases while escalating complex ones to the attending cardiologist.

As a gatekeeper, the NP coordinates the patient's care journey. This includes ordering and monitoring diagnostic tests like EKGs, stress tests, or echocardiograms and making referrals to specialists or other hospital departments, ensuring seamless care transitions.

The NP plays a critical role in facilitating continuity of care by managing discharge planning. This involves educating patients and families and coordinating follow-up care in the outpatient setting, helping to reduce readmission rates.

Possession of a current valid license to practice nursing in New York State.

Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State with at least one (3) year experience specialized in cardiology.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

Master of Science

Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Possible exposure to patient body substances, with potential/actual infectious diseases.

Possible exposure to potentially hazardous materials/conditions, (i.e. noise, chemicals, CRT, electrical equipment, etc.).

Exposure to equipment with moving parts and sharp objects.

Hospitals (inpatient units, telemetry units.

Outpatient clinic

Diagnostic labs (e.g., Cardiac Cath labs, echo labs)