Job Description

The Electrophysiology Nurse Practitioner will play a vital role in the management of patients with cardiac arrhythmias and complex electrophysiology conditions across both the outpatient and inpatient settings. Working closely with a team of Electrophysiologists and Cardiologists, the Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive care for established patients before and after procedures, assist in the ongoing management of rhythm disorders, and support patients throughout their treatment journey. The ideal Nurse Practitioner will have a strong background in cardiology, electrophysiology, critical care, telemetry, cardiac step-down, cath lab, structural heart, or other cardiovascular specialties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive cardiovascular assessments, including detailed medical histories, physical examinations, and electrophysiology-focused follow-up visits
• Evaluate and manage patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib), atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), ventricular arrhythmias, syncope, palpitations, and other cardiac rhythm disorders
• Perform pre-procedure and post-procedure evaluations for patients undergoing electrophysiology studies, catheter ablations, pacemaker implantations, ICD implantations, CRT device placement, and left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) procedures
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including antiarrhythmic medication management, anticoagulation monitoring, rhythm control strategies, and patient education
• Manage and monitor patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices, and implantable loop recorders
• Review and interpret cardiac diagnostic testing, including ECGs, ambulatory monitors, Holter monitors, event monitors, laboratory studies, cardiac imaging, and device interrogation reports
• Monitor remote device transmissions and collaborate with the electrophysiology team to address clinically significant findings
• Facilitate admissions, discharges, care coordination, and transitions across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Collaborate closely with Electrophysiologists, Cardiologists, nurses, and multidisciplinary care teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care
• Educate patients and families regarding arrhythmia diagnoses, treatment options, procedural expectations, medications, and long-term disease management
• Coordinate referrals, follow-up appointments, diagnostic testing, and specialty consultations as appropriate
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record
• Participate in departmental quality initiatives and support evidence-based cardiovascular and electrophysiology care practice.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Nurse Practitioner
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey
• ACLS and BLS certification required
• Minimum 2-3 years of Cardiac experience required
• Must have excellent communication and computer skills
• Strong work ethic and a team player who can work independently

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.