Advanced Practice Nurse - FT Day Monmouth Heart & Vascular

Job Summary

A Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant diagnoses, treats, and manages acute and chronic heart diseases in collaboration with attending cardiologists.

Core Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive history and physical exams for new and established cardiac patients
• Diagnostic & Treatment Management: Order, track, and interpret diagnostic studies (labs, echocardiograms, stress tests, Holter monitors), prescribe and adjust cardiovascular medications (antiarrhythmics, heart failure therapies, anticoagulants) under practice protocols
• Pharmacotherapy: Counsel patients and families on heart-healthy lifestyle modifications, risk factor reduction, and disease self-management
• Care Coordination: Facilitate smooth transitions of care, specialist referrals, and multidisciplinary team communication
• Outpatient Clinic: Manage stable chronic conditions hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, heart failure and perform routine follow-ups
• Inpatient / ICU: Perform daily rounds, manage acute coronary syndromes or post-procedural recovery, and assist with emergency response
• Sub-Specialty Focus: Evaluate device checks, manage arrhythmia protocols, or assist in procedural areas/cath labs as credentialed

Education Qualifications & Requirements

• Masters or Doctorate degree as a Nurse Practitioner NP or Physician Assistant
• Licensure & Certification: Active state nursing/PA license, board certification ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA
• Experience: Prior cardiology or critical care experience is strongly preferred for advanced acuity positions

Additional Information

• Benefits and Perks: Comprehensive benefits and resources including 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/flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, and discounts through partners like NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
• Equal Opportunity Employer: RWJBarnabas Health is committed to equal opportunity employment.