Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension Nurse Practitioner

National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 140,624 - 171,874; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join the Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension team at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, New Jersey. This position involves managing inpatient care and conducting evaluations in an outpatient setting, where advanced clinical skills are essential.

The ideal candidate will hold an MSN, possess necessary certifications, and is expected to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• New Jersey Nurse Practitioner license or eligibility to obtain.
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification.
• AHA Basic Heart-Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 5-10 inpatients daily with comprehensive care plans.
• Conduct new patient evaluations in the outpatient clinic.
• Interpret complex clinical data for Pulmonary Hypertension treatment.
• Work with a team to manage advanced medical therapies.
• Support both inpatient and outpatient services.

Skills

Advanced Clinical Skills

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams

Education

MSN with Advanced Practice Nurse credentials

Job description

Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension Nurse Practitioner

Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most integrated healthcare network, is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our esteemed Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension team at the nationally ranked Hackensack University Medical Center. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a world‑class service, where you will contribute to a culture of innovation and excellence in patient care. At Hackensack University Medical Center, we are proud to be recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals and have received numerous accolades for our commitment to quality and patient safety.

Opportunity Highlights

• Leading Inpatient Care: Manage a caseload of 5-10 inpatients daily, formulating and executing comprehensive care plans.
• Driving Outpatient Excellence: Conduct new patient evaluations and manage ongoing care in our outpatient clinic.
• Utilizing Advanced Clinical Skills: Interpret complex clinical data, including hemodynamic monitoring from right heart catheterizations and Swan‑Ganz catheters, to guide cutting‑edge treatments for Pulmonary Hypertension.
• Collaborating for Optimal Outcomes: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to manage advanced medical therapies, including IV inotropes and prostacyclins, and ensure seamless discharge planning.
• Providing Comprehensive Coverage: Support both inpatient and outpatient services, ensuring continuity of care for our patients.

Opportunity Requirements

• Licensure and Certification
  New Jersey Nurse Practitioner license (or eligibility to obtain)
  Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification
  AHA Basic Heart‑Care Life Support HCP Certification
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Education and Experience
  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  MSN with Advanced Practice Nurse credentials

Compensation and Benefits

The minimum base salary for this position is $156,249.60 annually. The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good‑faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market‑competitive total rewards package. The starting base salary is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Full‑time and part‑time (20+ hours/week) positions offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.