Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program required.
Current NP or PA license in the state of practice, or eligibility for licensure.
Cardiology experience strongly preferred.
Knowledge of cardiovascular disease management and cardiac patient populations.
Experience in assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients in cardiology or acute care settings.
Strong clinical judgment for complex cardiac patients.
Experience in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Excellent communication and patient education skills.
BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including health histories and physical examinations.
Order, review, and interpret diagnostic studies like lab tests and echocardiograms.
Evaluate and manage patients throughout the continuum of care, from pre-procedure to post-procedure follow-up.
Develop and implement individualized patient management plans and document clinical findings.
Educate and counsel patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and cardiovascular health.
Collaborate with cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and nursing staff to optimize patient outcomes.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
Access to high-quality cardiovascular care in community hospital settings.
Integration with the largest cardiac surgery program in New Jersey.
Opportunity to work at a nationally recognized hospital for cardiology & heart surgery.
Seamless patient connectivity across multiple medical centers for advanced care.
Real-time sharing of health records through an advanced electronic health record system.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including obtaining health histories, performing physical examinations, and evaluating diagnostic data for patients with structural heart disease.
Order, review, and interpret diagnostic studies, including laboratory tests, electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, and other cardiovascular imaging and testing.
Evaluate and manage patients throughout the continuum of care, including pre-procedure evaluations, inpatient management, post-procedure follow-up, and treatment planning for structural heart interventions.
Develop and implement individualized patient management plans, document clinical findings and progress notes, and ensure continuity of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary Structural Heart team.
Educate and counsel patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, procedural expectations, recovery, risk-factor modification, and cardiovascular health maintenance.
Collaborate with cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program required.
Current NP or PA license in the state of practice, or eligibility for licensure.
Cardiology experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of cardiovascular disease management and cardiac patient populations.
Experience assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients in a cardiology and/or acute care setting.
Strong clinical judgment and the ability to care for complex cardiac patients.
Experience working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Excellent communication and patient education skills.
BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
About the Team
Atlantic Health System Heart Care provides the same high-quality cardiovascular care found at other nationally recognized medical centers, but in the comfort of community hospital settings. Home to the largest cardiac surgery program in New Jersey and ranked one of the 50 best hospitals in the nation for cardiology & heart surgery by US News & World Report, Morristown Medical Center's Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute serves as the hub of Atlantic Health System Heart Care. Patients from Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, and Overlook Medical Center are seamlessly connected to Morristown when advanced cardiovascular care is necessary thanks to an infrastructure that includes helipads and ambulance transport and an electronic health record system that allows physicians to share health records in real time. In addition, pediatric cardiology services are available at Goryeb Children's Hospital, located on the Morristown Medical Center campus.
About Atlantic Health System, Inc
Atlantic Health System is a non-profit healthcare organization that operates hospitals and other medical facilities in New Jersey. The organization was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey. Atlantic Health System operates six hospitals, including Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, and Goryeb Children's Hospital. The organization also operates a number of outpatient facilities and clinics.
