Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant, Cardiothoracic Surgery - Atlantic Health Morristown Med

Overview

Atlantic Health is seeking a Full-Time Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA) to join the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute, Cardiothoracic Surgery Program at Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center. This role is ideal for self-starters and offers an opportunity to be part of a growing and well-established group with a robust staff in the Cardiothoracic Surgery program.

Morristown Medical Center is the hub for the Atlantic Health System Heart Care program and offers a premier cardiac surgery program. The highest volume cardiac surgery program in New Jersey, performing more than 1,200 open heart procedures annually. U.S. News & World Report ranks Morristown Medical Center as a top hospital nationwide for cardiology & heart surgery.

The Advanced Practice Professional will work in a 24-bed Critical Care unit and will be integral in the pre/post operative care of cardiac surgery patients in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team that includes Surgeons, Intensivists, NPs, and PAs. The ideal candidate will have procedural-based experience including, but not limited to, central line placements and arterial line insertions, and will initiate appropriate interventions and orders and appropriate diagnostic tests.

Critical care experience is preferred.

• 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 Cardiothoracic Surgery experience
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Strong work ethic and a team player who can work independently

• 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

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore 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.