Cardiology Stress Test APN - Lead Nurse Practitioner

Deborah; Pemberton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Deborah in New Jersey is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse to supervise and perform cardiovascular stress tests, including treadmill and pharmacologic protocols, with duties across outpatient and inpatient cardiology settings.

The role requires NJ RN licensure with APN certification, prescriptive authority, and CDS/DEA credentials within six months. Expect responsibilities spanning patient assessment, QA projects, and coordination with the Nuclear Medical Director.

Qualifications

• Must hold NJ license as a Registered Nurse with Advanced Practice Nurse certification and prescriptive authority.
• Current CDS and DEA licensure within 6 months of employment.
• Broad skills in managing cardiovascular disease in inpatient and critical care settings.
• 0–5 years of experience in general cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Independently supervise and perform stress tests including treadmill and pharmacologic nuclear stress tests and monitor during recovery.
• Administer or order medications for nuclear and non-cardiac studies and manage any needed reversals.
• Take brief patient history, perform focused exam, review resting EKG and vitals; assess test appropriateness and contraindications.
• Assist with QA projects under the Nuclear Medical Director.
• See patients in outpatient General Cardiology Clinic and manage inpatients on the Hospitalist service; perform other department duties as requested.

Skills

BCLS

ACLS

Cardiology patient management

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Job description

Deborah in New Jersey is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse to supervise and perform cardiovascular stress tests, including treadmill and pharmacologic protocols, with duties across outpatient and inpatient cardiology settings.

The role requires NJ RN licensure with APN certification, prescriptive authority, and CDS/DEA credentials within six months. Expect responsibilities spanning patient assessment, QA projects, and coordination with the Nuclear Medical Director.