Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Cardiac Step-Down Unit - Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center
About The Position
The Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Professional (APP) to join the team on the 12-bed Cardiac Step-Down Unit. The APP will work collaboratively with physicians, fellow APPs, and the multidisciplinary care team to assess, manage, and coordinate care for acutely ill cardiac patients. Responsibilities include direct involvement in medical consultation, patient assessments, procedures, and care planning. The APP will specialize in the management of complex cardiac conditions, recommend diagnostic testing, and initiate appropriate treatment strategies in collaboration with the attending team. Ideal candidates will have procedural experience, including central and arterial line placement, and a background in critical care or step-down environments. Point-of-care ultrasound experience is preferred.
Requirements
- Master’s degree as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant from an accredited program
- NP or PA Certification and NJ License is required
- DEA and CDS is required
- ACLS and BLS required
- Minimum of 2-3 years of Critical Care or Cardiology experience
- Excellent communication and computer skills
- Strong work ethic and a team player who can work independently
Nice To Haves
- Point-of-care ultrasound experience
Responsibilities
- Direct involvement in medical consultation, patient assessments, procedures, and care planning.
- Specializing in the management of complex cardiac conditions.
- Recommending diagnostic testing.
- Initiating appropriate treatment strategies in collaboration with the attending team.
- Procedural experience, including central and arterial line placement.
- Completing a minimum of four-night shifts per month.
- Additional night coverage as needed to support PTO, callouts, and departmental staffing needs.
- Working a minimum of two weekend shifts per month.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, Rx and vision plans
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Comprehensive Malpractice Policy
- Eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
- Annual CME and Time Off incremental to PTO days
- Tuition reimbursement for Advanced Degrees
- Outstanding growth & mentorship opportunities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
