Job DescriptionWorks collaboratively with physicians to provide comprehensive specialty care across the continuum of care. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, performing rounds, presenting patients, and managing care in the CPACU, step-down, and telemetry units. The APP will collaborate closely with ICU and multidisciplinary care teams, complete H&Ps, consultations, and discharge planning, and provide care for both pre- and post-procedural patients. Additional duties include diagnosing and treating medical conditions, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and delivering patient and family education.
Responsibilities:- Conduct patient consultations, health histories, and physical examinations.
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions, including prescribing medications and ordering diagnostic tests.
- Round on patients and present cases to physicians and the care team.
- Manage patients in the CPACU, step-down, and telemetry units.
- Perform H&Ps, consultations, and discharge evaluations.
- Provide care for both pre- and post-procedural patients.
- Collaborate with physicians, ICU staff, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and ongoing care needs.
- Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QualificationsRequired:- Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Current Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) license in the applicable state.
Preferred:- Prior experience in cardiology, cardiac surgery, or a related cardiac specialty strongly preferred.
- Previous Advanced Practice Provider (APP) experience preferred.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
