Lead Advanced Practice Professional; NP​/PA), Clinical Education - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Lead Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA), Clinical Education – Cardiothoracic Surgery Critical Care

Atlantic Health, one of New Jersey's largest non‑profit healthcare networks, is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Professional (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to lead Clinical Education for Cardiothoracic Surgery Critical Care at Morristown Medical Center.

This role requires advanced procedural expertise, including central line, arterial line, and chest tube placement, with experience in point‑of‑care ultrasound and CSU‑ALS certification. A minimum of five years of experience in cardiothoracic surgery critical care is required; prior leadership experience is preferred.

Morristown Medical Center is home to the largest cardiac surgery program in New Jersey and is nationally ranked among the top 50 hospitals for cardiology and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report. The Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute serves as the hub of Atlantic Health Heart Care.

The Lead APP functions in a fully clinical capacity while serving as a clinical educator for a team of 22 Advanced Practice Professionals within the Cardiothoracic Surgery Critical Care Unit. Responsibilities include leading clinical education initiatives, training new team members, and supporting the continued growth of the open‑heart program. This is a full‑time position working 12‑hour shifts, with scheduling based on departmental needs.

There is no call requirement; weekend and night rotation are required.

• Competitive salary
• Leadership opportunity within a nationally recognized program
• 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

• Master's degree
• Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey
• ACLS and BLS certification required
• Minimum of 5 years of NP or PA experience in cardiothoracic critical care surgery is required
• Leadership experience is preferred
• Must have excellent communication and computer skills
• Strong work ethic and a team player who can work independently

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is:
Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members.

Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non‑profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children’s Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Centra State Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community‑based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of All Spire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• 100 Best Companies to Work For® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years
• Best Places to Work in Healthcare – Modern Healthcare
• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare – Becker’s Healthcare
• 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know – Becker’s Hospital Review
• Best Employers for Workers over 50 – AARP
• Gold‑Level “Well Workplace”:
  Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennia ls” – Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
• One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care – Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
• Official Health Care Partner of the…