Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant,PD, Cardiac Catheterization Lab - Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center
Morristown Medical Center seeking PER DIEM Cardiac Catheterization Lab Advanced Practice Provider (APP) functions as an integral member of the interventional cardiology team, providing comprehensive care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures including high-risk PCIs, cardiogenic/MCS procedures, and structural heart procedures. The APP collaborates closely with interventional cardiologists, nursing staff, certified invasive specialists, and ancillary services to optimize patient outcomes across the pre-, intra-, and post-procedural continuum.
Responsibilities
Risk stratify inpatients and assess appropriateness and readiness of procedure
Obtain informed consent and provide patient/family education
Optimize medical therapy prior to procedure
Coordinate procedural planning with physicians, floor staff, cath lab staff and other ancillary staff
Assist interventional cardiologists during diagnostic and interventional procedures as credentialed
Respond to intra-procedural complications – act as code leader during intra procedure cardiac arrests
Manage patients post-procedure and if post-procedure complications arise
Assist physicians with post-procedure orders
Facilitate same-day discharge planning
Coordinate with hospitalist coverage if patients need inpatient admission
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Current state licensure and national certification
ACLS certification
Prior cath lab experience strongly preferred or strong knowledge of cardiovascular physiology, coronary anatomy, and invasive procedures
Skills & Competencies
Excellent clinical judgment in high-acuity environments
Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple patients and prioritize in fast-paced settings
Comfortable with invasive cardiology workflows and emergent situations