Lead Nurse Practitioner/physician Assistant, Clinical Education – Cardiothoracic Surgery Critical Care - Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

Atlantic Health System

Morristown, NJ, United States
Base: $71.44 - $125.74 ph; bonus/equity: not speci...
Full-time, 12-hour shifts with weekend and night rotation
5 years cardiothoracic critical care experience
Central line arterial line chest tube placement
Point-of-care ultrasound proficiency
Atlantic Health System is seeking a Lead Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Clinical Education in Cardiothoracic Surgery Critical Care at Morristown Medical Center. The role requires extensive experience in critical care procedures and leadership, providing educational support to a team of Advanced Practice Professionals

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Benefits include a competitive salary, comprehensive malpractice policy, eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness, and tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees.

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Atlantic Health System is seeking a Lead Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Clinical Education in Cardiothoracic Surgery Critical Care at Morristown Medical Center. The role requires extensive experience in critical care procedures and leadership, providing educational support to a team of Advanced Practice Professionals.

Salary

Base: $71.44 - $125.74 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, vision, Rx, 403b match, CME, PTO, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 years cardiothoracic critical care experience
  • Central line arterial line chest tube placement
  • Point-of-care ultrasound proficiency
  • CSU-ALS certification required
  • 12-hour shift schedule with weekend rotation

Nice-to-have

  • Prior leadership experience preferred
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong work ethic and independent worker
  • Team player capable of collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree from accredited NP or PA program
  • Licensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey
  • ACLS and BLS certification required
  • Minimum 5 years NP or PA experience in cardiothoracic critical care surgery

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