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

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, along 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.

• Serve full‑time in a clinical capacity while acting as a clinical educator for a team of 22 Advanced Practice Professionals within the Cardiothoracic Surgery Critical Care Unit.
• Lead clinical education initiatives, train new team members, and support continued growth of the open‑heart program.
• Work 12‑hour shifts with scheduling based on departmental needs; no call requirement, but weekend and night rotations are required.

• 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.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, computer skills, strong work ethic, and ability to work independently as a team player.

• Competitive salary.
• Leadership opportunity within a nationally recognized program.
• Robust benefits: health, dental, prescription, and vision plans.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Comprehensive malpractice coverage.
• Non‑Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Annual CME and incremental time off beyond PTO.
• Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees.
• Outstanding growth and mentorship opportunities.

Atlantic Health System is a leading non‑profit health care system headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey. We serve more than 20,000 team members across multiple facilities, including Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, Goryeb Children’s Hospital, and the Centra State Healthcare System.

We are honored recipients of numerous awards, including a 15‑year streak of 100 Best Companies to Work For and recognition as a top employer by Fortune and Modern Healthcare.

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.