Advanced Practice Provider - General Cardiology

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner (NP):
• Master’s degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited program or grandfathered per NJ law
• Physician Assistant (PA):
• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Licensure & Certification (unencumbered):
• NP: Current Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse licensure in the State of New Jersey with national certification in area of specialty
• PA: Current Physician Assistant license in the State of New Jersey with NCCPA certification
• Eligible for and granted clinical privileges by the Medical Staff Office
• BLS and ACLS required at time of hire; must be American Heart Association (AHA) certified

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a key member of the Heart & Vascular Institute care team, delivering high-quality, evidence-based cardiovascular care across inpatient and/or outpatient settings. The APP practices collaboratively with cardiology physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to support excellent clinical outcomes, continuity of care, and patient-centered decision making.

The APP evaluates patients, establishes diagnoses, and develops and implements treatment plans consistent with medical staff privileges, collaborative practice agreements, and organizational standards. This role emphasizes clinical excellence, professional judgment, and compassionate care delivery.

The APP works in partnership with physician leaders, nursing, and administrative teams to support quality initiatives, patient safety efforts, and practice improvement activities. The APP maintains clinical competence through continuing education and contributes to a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

EDUCATION:

• NP: Master’s degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited program or grandfathered per NJ law
• PA: Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Current, unencumbered licensure in the State of New Jersey as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• National certification in area of specialty (NP or PA)
• Granted clinical privileges by the Medical Staff Office
• BLS and ACLS required; must be American Heart Association (AHA) certified

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical experience in cardiology, internal medicine, critical care, emergency medicine, or related specialty preferred
• Prior cardiology APP experience strongly preferred but not required for candidates with strong foundational clinical training
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems preferred; training provided 

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Demonstrates the ability to perform department-specific competencies as outlined in the Assessment and Evaluation Tool
• Practices within scope, privileging requirements, and collaborative agreements
• Exhibits professionalism, accountability, and respect in all patient and team interactions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Potential for exposure to hazards inherent to hospital and ambulatory clinical environments, including infectious diseases, hazardous substances, blood-borne pathogens, and potential injury.

Physical demands include standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing equipment, and lifting approximately 25–30 lbs as required. Essential job functions are outlined in the department-specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This Advanced Practice Provider collaborates clinically with cardiology physicians and reports administratively to the appropriate departmental or operational leader. Additional reporting relationships may exist with Nursing or Departmental Leadership based on practice setting.

 

The above statements reflect the general responsibilities of the position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties or requirements. Responsibilities may evolve based on clinical needs, regulatory requirements, and organizational priorities

 

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