Advance Practice Provider - FT Cardiac CBMC

Location: 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

About the role

Cooperman Barnabas is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Coronary Care Unit (CCU) team. This full-time position includes coverage on weekends, nights, and holidays. The APP will work under the supervision of the CCU intensivist, managing critically ill patients with complex cardiac conditions in a 10-bed specialized unit.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physicals, comprehensive assessments, and manage the care of critically ill cardiac patients in the CCU.
• Develop a plan of care in collaboration with the CCU multidisciplinary team (e.g., intensivist, attending cardiologist, medical resident, cardiology fellow, and CCU nurses) to create and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Manage acute and chronic cardiac conditions such as acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiogenic shock, post-operative cardiac surgery recovery, and mechanical circulatory support devices (e.g., IABP, Impella, ECMO).
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and perform advanced procedures within scope of practice and institutional protocols.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Participate in daily CCU rounds and assist with rapid response and code situations.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, families, and other team members, providing education and support throughout the care continuum.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of clinical encounters, progress notes, orders, and care plans in the electronic medical record (EMR), including entry of procedural and time-based evaluation/management codes.
• Contribute to unit-based quality improvement initiatives and clinical research as appropriate.
• Comply with hospital policies, procedures, and all regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Master’s or doctorate degree in Nursing (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) Studies from an accredited program.
• Active license and board certification in the state of New Jersey (NP: ACNP or FNP, or PA-C).
• Active DEA and CDS registration.
• ACLS and BLS certification required.
• Experience in a critical care or cardiac ICU setting; new graduates are welcome to apply.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Schedule

40 hours per week (three 13.5-hour shifts per week, rotating day and evening shifts).

Pay

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $125,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year. The compensation offered will depend on the candidate's educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Retirement Plans.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellness Programs.
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance).
• Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more.