Cardiology NP/PA: Advanced Critical Care Provider

Atlantic Health; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan

PTO & Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ, is seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to manage cardiology step-down patients and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, diagnostic interpretation, and evidence-based care planning in a busy cardiac unit.

Required NJ NP/PA licensure, NCCPA/PANCE (for PAs), DEA, BLS and ACLS. The department offers a strong professional development environment within a Magnet-recognized system.

Qualifications

• MSN NP or ARC-PA accredited PA program completion.
• Current New Jersey NP or PA license.
• NCCPA certification and PANCE required for PAs.
• DEA registration required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including obtaining and updating medical histories, performing physical examinations, and documenting findings in the medical record.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage cardiac step-down patients in collaboration with attending physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Recognize changes in patient condition, initiate appropriate interventions, and elevate care when immediate physician involvement is required.
• Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, imaging, and other clinical data to support patient management.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment and care plans based on patient needs and evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, care managers, therapists, patients, and families to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and contribute to care planning, discharge planning, and quality patient outcomes.

Skills

Cardiac care

Critical care

Patient assessment

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ, is seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to manage cardiology step-down patients and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, diagnostic interpretation, and evidence-based care planning in a busy cardiac unit.

Required NJ NP/PA licensure, NCCPA/PANCE (for PAs), DEA, BLS and ACLS. The department offers a strong professional development environment within a Magnet-recognized system.