Nurse Practitioner PD Day CBMC Cardiac

RWJBarnabas Health; Short Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 79,473 - 128,681; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner at Coopeerman Barnabas Medical Center in New Jersey. This per diem position focuses on cardiac care, requiring patient assessments, care plan development, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Candidates must be licensed and certified in New Jersey with experience in cardiac or critical care. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team are essential. Join us to enhance patient care in cardiovascular services.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in New Jersey.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner in New Jersey.
• ACLS/BLS certified.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical history, physical examination.
• Develop and implement care plans for cardiac procedures.
• Monitor patients' hemodynamic status.
• Provide heart-failure education to patients and families.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Cardiac and/or critical care experience

Strong clinical assessment skills

Excellent communication skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Masters or Doctorate in Nursing

ACLS/BLS certification

Job description

Nurse Practitioner PD Day CBMC Cardiac

Location: Coopeerman Barnabas Medical Center, 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052

Department: Cardiac APPs – CBMC

Shift: Day

Schedule: Per Diem

Pay Range: $57.69 – $93.41 per hour

Job Overview

The nurse practitioner functions as an independent care provider in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. The care is characterized by comprehensive health assessments and management of patients with acute and/or chronic health problems in the cardiovascular service (cardiac cath lab and non‑invasive cardiology). This is an inpatient role.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of New Jersey
• Certified Nurse Practitioner in the state of New Jersey
• Masters or Doctorate prepared in Nursing from an accredited program
• ACLS/BLS certified
• Must have cardiac and/or critical care experience
• Strong clinical assessment and decision‑making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Scheduling Requirement

• One weekend day shift per month, one weekday shift per month

Essential Functions

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical history, physical examination and diagnostic test results
• Develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients undergoing cardiac procedures and/or admitted for further evaluation/treatment
• Monitor patients’ hemodynamic status, ordering, adjusting medications and interventions as needed
• Provide pre‑ and post‑procedure/heart‑failure education and support to patients and their families
• Facilitate discharges for cardiac service line patients
• Provide education to staff and community regarding cardiac conditions and procedures
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including cardiologists, other NPs, nurses, and social workers

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer