NP - P-VAD Cardiogenic Shock Coordinator

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Cardiogenic Shock and pVAD Coordinator, Nurse Practitioner to advocate for patients with advanced heart failure therapies including percutaneous circulatory support. Requires pVAD experience and a NJ APN license, with weekend, holiday, and on-call as noted.

The role emphasizes expert patient advocacy, clinical coordination, and collaboration with physicians to manage complex cases and ensure timely, safe care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of APN experience in Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery/Heart Failure.
• Completion of a Masters Program in Acute Care NP.
• Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and practice as mandated by boards.

Skills

APN experience in Cardiology/Cardiac S

Strong organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Masters in Acute Care NP

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

Job description

The Cardiogenic Shock and Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device (pVAD) Coordinator, Nurse Practitioner is an expert and patient advocate in the management of patients requiring advanced heart failure therapies including percutaneous mechanical circulatory support. This position manages a group of clinically complex or resource intensive patients. Prior pVAD experience required.

Weekend Work Weekends as Needed

Holiday Work As Needed

On Call Work No On-Call Required

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing.
• Minimum of 3 years of APN experience in Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery/Heart Failure.
• Maintains clinical competencies through participating in continuing educational programs (contact hours per years), and clinical practice as mandated by Board of Nursing and national certification body.
• Strong organizational and computer skills.
• Completion of a Masters Program in Acute Care NP.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Current valid NJ State Professional Registered Nurse license.
• Maintains certification as APN in New Jersey.
• Maintains National or Board Certification as appropriate in area of specialty.
• Completion of Abiomed training.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider and Advanced Cardiac Life support certification.
• Collaborative agreement with physician(s) actively on staff who agree to act as the Collaborating Physician(s) of Record as per the APN Act and Regulations.

Minimum rate of $133,120 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting 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 rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.