Job Description#Full Time Cardiac Surgery Critical Care Advanced Practice ProviderThe Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for collaborating with the interdisciplinary surgical team to evaluate, plan, and implement patient assessments and management of for the post open-heart patients. Specializes in Cardiac Surgery Critical Care and recommends appropriate course of treatment through medical diagnosis while working closely with the surgeons and intensivists.
Principal Accountabilities
1. Supervises treatments and obtains medical records, evaluates patients, order tests or scans, diagnoses diseases, and prescribes medications and prescriptions.
2. Provides post operative care of the cardiac surgery patient in the Cardiac PACU and Cardiovascular ICU.
3. Specializes in cardiac surgery and provides subject matter expertise and treatment.
4. Performs procedures such as central and arterial line placement, chest tube insertion, suturing.
5. Partners with surgeons and intensivists in developing treatment plans and advises physicians on changes in a patient's condition.
6. Monitors and ensures accuracy of patient medical records.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.
QualificationsMasters in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program
National certification from NCCPA, AACN, AANP, or ANCC
New Jersey PA, or APN/RN license
CDS/DEA license or eligible
2 Years APP experience working in critical care
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.
