Advance Heart Failure Graduate Nurse

The Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension Nurse Practitioner utilizes a patient-centered coordinated care model, demonstrating competencies in leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation/collaboration, coaching/guiding, research, and ethical decision-making. The APN works collaboratively with the practice/hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs.
The NP position is dedicated to the comprehensive care of patients with pulmonary hypertension. The APN will manage this specific patient population across both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring continuity of care and specialized treatment.
Core Clinical Duties and Privileges Manage a daily inpatient assignment average of 5-10 patients
Manage patients in the outpatient clinic setting, including new patient evaluation
Formulate daily plan of care including current management of medical therapy with IV inotropes, IV prostacyclins, discharge plan, and collaborating with multidisciplinary team
Interpret clinical data, hemodynamic monitoring including right heart catheterizations and Swan-Ganz catheter hemodynamics to guide treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension
Operational and Scheduling Requirements Provide coverage and support providers for both inpatient and outpatient services as scheduled
Work schedules are 8 hour shifts, which may include rotating weekends. Outpatient clinic hours are typically standard business hours
Department‑Specific Quality & Regulatory Compliance Maintaining Pulmonary Hypertension Accreditation - obtained - 8/2024
Collecting data for the Pulmonary Hypertension Program for organization and research
Developing PAH education and lectures for nurses and providers
Serve as a liaison and collaborate with specialty pharmacies on IV, SQ and oral medication for PH patients
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program
Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice
Experience in a relevant patient care setting (or as regulations dictate)
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration according to New Jersey state law
Collaborative agreement with physicians on staff
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred Not Applicable
Licenses and Certifications Required NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
Advance Practice Nurse License
BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification
Board certified by AANP or ANCC
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
Acute Care NP certification

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