Cardiac Step-Down APP: Lead Critical Care

Atlantic Health; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, Rx and vision plans

403(b) retirement plan with company 
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Job summary

Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Professional (APP) to join the Cardiac Step-Down Unit. The APP collaborates with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to manage acutely ill cardiac patients, performing assessments, procedures, and care planning.

Ideal candidates have procedural experience (central/arterial lines) and a background in critical care or step-down settings, with POCUS preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant from an accredited program
• NJ License is required (NP/PA)
• DEA and CDS Licensure is required
• ACLS and BLS required
• Minimum 2–3 years of Critical Care or Cardiology experience
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Team player who can work independently
• Non-Profit Health System benefits including 403b with company match
• Tuition reimbursement for Advanced Degrees

Responsibilities

• Direct involvement in medical consultation, patient assessments, procedures and care planning for acutely ill cardiac patients
• Specialize in complex cardiac conditions and recommend diagnostic testing
• Initiate appropriate treatment strategies in collaboration with attending team
• Procedural tasks including central and arterial line placement
• Coordinate care with physicians, APPs and multidisciplinary team
• Support rotating night shifts and weekend coverage with no on-call requirements

Skills

Procedural experience

Critical care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Care planning

Education

Master’s degree (NP/PA)

Tools

Point-of-care ultrasound

PC skills / electronic health records

Job description

Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Professional (APP) to join the Cardiac Step-Down Unit. The APP collaborates with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to manage acutely ill cardiac patients, performing assessments, procedures, and care planning.

Ideal candidates have procedural experience (central/arterial lines) and a background in critical care or step-down settings, with POCUS preferred.