Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program required.
Minimum of two years of related Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience required.
Prior cardiology experience required, particularly with Advanced Heart Failure management.
Experience in both inpatient and outpatient cardiology settings preferred.
Heart Transplant experience is a plus, but not mandatory.
Responsibilities
Lead coordination and delivery of pre- and post-heart transplant care across settings.
Manage evaluations, waitlist activities, and follow-up for transplant candidates.
Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize clinical outcomes and care continuity.
Oversee transplant program operations, including workflow and protocol implementation.
Monitor quality metrics and regulatory requirements for program excellence.
Maintain transplant registries and reporting systems for patient outcome tracking.
Supervise transplant nursing and clinical support staff, promoting professional development.
Coordinate patient education and transitions of care throughout the transplant journey.
Benefits
Access to a nationally recognized cardiac surgery program.
Opportunity to work in a community hospital setting with advanced care capabilities.
Supportive infrastructure for seamless patient transfers and care continuity.
Collaboration with a diverse team of healthcare professionals.
Professional development opportunities within a leading health system.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Lead the coordination and delivery of comprehensive pre- and post-heart transplant care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Manage transplant candidate evaluations, waitlist activities, and post-transplant follow-up to ensure timely, patient-centered care.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and subspecialty teams to optimize clinical outcomes and continuity of care.
Oversee transplant program operations, including workflow development, protocol implementation, and patient care processes.
Monitor quality metrics, clinical outcomes, and regulatory requirements to support program excellence and continuous improvement.
Maintain transplant registries, reporting systems, and program data to ensure accurate tracking and analysis of patient outcomes.
Supervise and support transplant nursing and clinical support staff, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional development.
Coordinate patient education, testing, consultations, and transitions of care throughout the transplant journey.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with transplant centers, referring providers, and key clinical partners to support program growth.
Participate in direct patient care activities, including assessment, care planning, documentation, and clinical decision-making as needed.
Qualifications
Education
Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program required.
Experience
Minimum of two (2) years of related Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience required.
Prior cardiology experience required, including the management of patients with Advanced Heart Failure.
Experience in both inpatient and outpatient cardiology settings preferred.
Heart Transplant experience is a plus, but not required.
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.
