Nurse Practitioner-Electrophysiology

Atlantic Health; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ is seeking an Electrophysiology Nurse Practitioner to manage patients with rhythm disorders across inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will work with Electrophysiologists and Cardiologists to provide comprehensive care before and after procedures, support patients throughout their treatment journey, and help optimize antiarrhythmic therapy and anticoagulation monitoring.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey.
• ACLS and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive cardiovascular assessments and follow-up visits.
• Evaluate and manage arrhythmias including AFib, SVT, and ventricular disorders.
• Pre-procedure and post-procedure evaluations for EP studies, ablations, pacemaker/ICD/CRT implants, and LAAO.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Team player

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree

Job description

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

• Graduated from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• 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