Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited NP or PA program
Active state RN and APN/NP (ACNP or FNP) or PA-C license
Board certification in specialty/primary scope
Active DEA and Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) registrations
BLS and ACLS certifications
Prior experience in cardiology, critical care, or emergency medicine preferred
Responsibilities
Provide clinical care to patients with acute and chronic heart conditions
Perform detailed history and physical examinations
Manage daily rounds and design evidence-based treatment plans
Order and interpret diagnostic tests like EKGs and echocardiograms
Assist with specialized cardiac devices and procedures
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care
Educate patients and families on long-term cardiac health
Benefits
Salaried position with a structured work schedule (M-F, 8-4:30)
Opportunity to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings
Engagement in a multidisciplinary team environment
Access to advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies
Focus on patient education and long-term health management
Full Job Description
Job Title: Advanced Practice Nurse
Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department Name: Ocean Heart and Vascular
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Position Details:
Cardiology Practice
M-F 8-430pm
Inpatient and Outpatient
Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant PA in Cardiology provides clinical care to patients with acute and chronic heart conditions in hospital, critical care, or outpatient clinic settings
Setting:
Inpatient cardiac care units, step-down, or hospital consults, outpatient cardiology clinics, or critical care CCU/ICU
Patient Evaluation & Management:
Perform detailed history and physical examinations, manage daily rounds, and design evidence-based treatment plans
Acute & Chronic Care:
Manage conditions such as acute coronary syndrome (ACS), heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiogenic shock, and post-procedural recovery
Diagnostics & Procedures:
Order and interpret diagnostic tests (EKGs, echocardiograms, stress tests), and manage or assist with specialized cardiac devices/procedures (e,g, IABP, Impella, ECMO, or structural heart pathways depending on subspecialty)
Collaboration & Communication:
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (physicians, fellows, nurses, pharmacists) and educate patients and families on long-term cardiac health,
Documentation:
Maintain accurate, timely records in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems like Epic,
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education:
Masters or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner NP or Physician Assistant PA program
Licensure & Certification:
Active state RN and APN/NP (ACNP or FNP) or PA-C license
Board certification in specialty/primary scope
Active DEA and Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) registrations
BLS and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certifications,
Experience:
Prior background in cardiology, critical care, or emergency medicine is typically preferred or required depending on the acuity of the unit (new graduates are sometimes considered for specific step-down or general
About RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is the largest integrated healthcare delivery system in New Jersey, with hospitals, ambulatory care centers, and clinics throughout the state. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals, three children's hospitals, a pediatric rehabilitation hospital, a behavioral health center, and numerous other clinical facilities. RWJBarnabas Health is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients and their families, and to advancing medical research and education.
