# Cardiovascular Inpatient Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Nocturnal Studies at University Hospital · University Health

> Open job at University Hospital · University Health in San Antonio, United States. Workplace: On-site.

Source: Nurse Jobs World, https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/university-health-cardiovascular-inpatient-nurse-practitioner-physician-assist-5klf5wh
Posted 5 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 6 November 2026.

## Facts

- Company: [University Health](https://nursejobsworld.com/companies/university-health)
- Location: San Antonio, United States
- Workplace: On-site
- Employment type: Full-time
- Local language: Not required
- Not mentioned in the job post: salary, visa sponsorship, relocation, where you can apply from

## Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our cardiovascular healthcare team as a Nocturnal Inpatient Liaison. In this role, you will provide specialized, high-quality care, preventive management, and ongoing health maintenance for a select group of acute cardiovascular patients. You will serve as the critical overnight clinical anchor for the Cardiovascular Center, managing complex post-procedural and chronic cardiac patients during 12-hour night shifts.

**Schedule & Shift Details**

- **Schedule:** 12-hour night shifts.
- **Work-Life Balance:** One to two weekend shifts per month.
- **Setting:** Inpatient Cardiovascular Center / Nocturnal Liaison.

**Core Responsibilities**

- Inpatient Overnight Management: Monitor, assess, and manage the overnight care of a specialized cardiovascular patient population, responding rapidly to acute clinical changes.
- Collaborative Care: Partner with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to execute care plans, facilitate smooth handoffs, and act as the dedicated night liaison for the cardiovascular service line.
- Comprehensive Patient Care: Participate in the continuous care of well, acutely ill, and chronically ill patients, ensuring continuity, safety, and high-quality health maintenance.
- Documentation & Communication: Maintain precise electronic health records, provide accurate shift-to-shift reports, and communicate critical patient updates to attending physicians and daytime teams.

**Patient Population Managed:**
You will independently monitor and manage a complex patient panel overnight, including:

- Advanced Heart Failure and post-LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) patients.
- Post-interventional patients (Post-Cardiac Stent, post-TAVR, and Mitra-clip/structural heart cases).
- Electrophysiology (EP) post-procedural patients (Atrial Fibrillation Ablation, new pacemaker/ICD implantations).
- Post-operative cardiothoracic surgery patients (Post-CABG and valve surgeries transitioning from the UMA CT Surgery unit).

**Qualifications & Requirements**

- Licensure: Active, unrestricted state license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN/NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C).
- Certification: Board certification appropriate for acute care inpatient management (e.g., AGACNP-BC or PA-C).
- Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of dedicated Cardiology or Cardiovascular Surgery experience is highly preferred (strong cardiology background required).
- Acute Care certified required
- Skills: Proficient in managing complex cardiac hardware, interpreting telemetry, managing vasoactive infusions, and navigating post-structural/post-surgical cardiac complications.
- Certifications: Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Highly qualified and committed Advanced Providers are encouraged to send their CV to Ericka.Garcia@uhtx.com

## How to apply

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