Advanced Practice Provider - Structural Heart Outpatient CBMC

Job Title

Advanced Practice Provider – Full-Time Days Structural Heart Outpatient CBMC

95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052

Cardiac APP’s – CBMC

$ – $ per year

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

• The nurse practitioner/ physician assistant functions as an independent care provider in collaboration with the medical/surgical staff.
• Advance practice is characterized by comprehensive health assessments and management of patients with acute and/or chronic health problems in the peri-operative cardiothoracic surgery setting.
• Obtain patient histories and perform physical examination.
• Write consultations, H&Ps, pre‑op orders and post‑op progress notes as indicated.
• Assess and manage pre- and post-operative conditions as well as common health problems.
• Order and evaluate pertinent diagnostic tests including radiology, laboratories, echocardiograms and ECGs.
• Prescribe pharmacological agents and non‑pharmacological treatments for appropriate medical conditions.
• Educate patients and/or families regarding disease process, medical and surgical intervention and health promotion.
• Document patient teaching.
• Refer and communicate pertinent abnormalities to surgical director/medical specialist.
• Serve as a resource for nursing and ancillary staff in regards to patient and disease management.
• Facilitate practices that are in compliance with PRO‑NJ and JCAHO requirements.

• Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant in the state of New Jersey.
• Current NJ state license CDS and DEA.
• Current BLS and ACLS required.
• Acute care certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in cardiac surgery, structural cardiology or general cardiology.

• Consultations.
• Post‑Op Follow‑Up Visits.
• Optimizing patients prior to surgery through referral to specialty providers.
• Managing post‑op complications.
• Coordinating with office staff to provide patients an optimal pre‑ and post‑operative experience.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Retirement Plans.
• Short & Long Term Disability.
• Life & 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer