Atlantic Health System

Non-profit healthcare provider with physician network

Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiac Step-Down Unit

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Full-timeMorristown, NJ, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant from an accredited program is required.
NP or PA certification and a New Jersey license are required.
A DEA registration and CDS are required.
ACLS and BLS are required.
A minimum of 2–3 years of critical care or cardiology experience is required.
Excellent communication and computer skills are required.
Candidates must be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Assess, manage, and coordinate care for acutely ill cardiac patients in collaboration with physicians, fellow APPs, and the multidisciplinary care team.
Participate directly in medical consultation, patient assessments, procedures, and care planning.
Manage complex cardiac conditions, recommend diagnostic testing, and initiate appropriate treatment strategies in collaboration with the attending team.
Work a rotating schedule that includes at least four night shifts and two weekend shifts per month, with additional night coverage as needed for PTO, callouts, and departmental staffing needs.

Desired Qualifications

Procedural experience, including central and arterial line placement.
A background in critical care or step-down environments.
Point-of-care ultrasound experience.

Atlantic Health is Seeking an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) for the Cardiac Step-Down Unit

The Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Professional (APP) to join the team on the 12-bed Cardiac Step-Down Unit. The APP will work collaboratively with physicians, fellow APPs, and the multidisciplinary care team to assess, manage, and coordinate care for acutely ill cardiac patients.

Responsibilities include direct involvement in medical consultation, patient assessments, procedures, and care planning. The APP will specialize in the management of complex cardiac conditions, recommend diagnostic testing, and initiate appropriate treatment strategies in collaboration with the attending team. Ideal candidates will have procedural experience, including central and arterial line placement, and a background in critical care or step-down environments. Point-of-care ultrasound experience is preferred.

This is a full-time position with a rotating schedule. APPs are required to complete a minimum of four-night shifts per month, with additional night coverage as needed to support PTO, callouts, and departmental staffing needs. The schedule also includes a minimum of two weekend shifts per month. No call responsibility is required.

Qualifications

Master’s degree as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant from an accredited program
NP or PA Certification and NJ License is required
DEA and CDS is required
ACLS and BLS required
Minimum of 2-3 years of Critical Care or Cardiology experience
Must have excellent communication and computer skills
Strong work ethic and a team player who can work independently

Benefits

Competitive salary
Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
403b retirement plan with company match
Comprehensive Malpractice Policy
Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
Annual CME and Time Off incremental to PTO days
Tuition reimbursement for Advanced Degrees
Outstanding growth & mentorship opportunities

Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate): 61.180000

Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate): 107.690000

Salary Admin Plan: RNS

About the Company

Atlantic Health System

Non-profit healthcare provider with physician network

Atlantic Health System is a large non-profit healthcare network in New Jersey that runs hospitals, outpatient centers, urgent care clinics, and a physician-led group called Atlantic Medical Group with more than 1,000 doctors across 300 locations. It provides a full range of medical services to communities in New Jersey and New York and lets patients manage care through the MyChart portal, which handles medical records, appointments, and bill payments. Its business model puts earnings back into its healthcare services and facilities, reinvesting to improve care access and community health. The system differentiates itself by being a broad, integrated network of facilities and a large physician group under a nonprofit umbrella, offering coordinated care across many sites. Its goal is to improve community health by delivering comprehensive care and continually expanding access to high-quality medical services.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Morristown, NJ
Founded: Not listed

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