Nurse Practitioner, Per Diem, Electrophysiology- Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center
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Atlantic Health System Nurse Practitioner, Per Diem, Electrophysiology- Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center
Description
- Conduct comprehensive outpatient evaluations, including detailed medical histories, physical examinations, and electrophysiology consultations for patients with cardiac arrhythmias.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including antiarrhythmic therapy, rate and rhythm control strategies, and lifestyle modification recommendations.
- Perform pre- and post-procedure assessments for patients undergoing catheter ablations, pacemaker implantations, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantations, left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) procedures, and other electrophysiology interventions.
- Order, interpret, and manage cardiac diagnostic testing, including ECGs, ambulatory and event monitors, implantable loop recorders, cardiac imaging studies, and laboratory tests.
- Monitor and manage patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), including pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs).
- Collaborate closely with electrophysiologists, cardiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Educate patients and families on arrhythmia diagnoses, treatment options, procedural expectations, medication management, and long-term cardiovascular health.
- Deliver evidence-based care while adhering to organizational policies, clinical protocols, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program.
- Current New Jersey licensure, or eligibility for licensure, as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required.
- Minimum of two to three (2-3) years of cardiology or cardiac care experience required.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and computer skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as a collaborative member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong work ethic with a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.