APP, Electrophysiology, Full Time, Day

Position Summary The Nurse Practitioner (NP) serving as the Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Program Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the LAA program. This role involves patient education, coordination of care, procedural assistance, follow-up, and quality improvement initiatives to ensure optimal patient outcomes and program success. In a collaboration with the physician(s), assists in all aspects of inpatient/outpatient cardiac procedural care. Maintains expertise in area of practice and applies advanced clinical skills to care for this select patient population. Incorporates advances in technology and procedures into skill set, remains current in practice of electrophysiology. Assists in the evaluation of outcomes and adjustment of practices to ensure optimum delivery of care in a cost-effective manner. Facilitates the coordination and the communication of patient care needs across the health care continuum. Education Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program as determined by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation. Current Certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Hold a valid, current New Jersey Physician Assistant licensure. Or Education and Accreditation or a current Registered Professional Nurse and Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program/Masters in Nursing. Current Certification for Advanced Practice Nurses a current Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and Registered Nurse First Assist (RFNA) certification if assisting in OR. Hold a valid, current New Jersey license. Experience Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical practice experience in related field. Willing to train highly motivated individual with interest in Cardiology. Special Skills Obtain a New Jersey CDS and federal DEA certificate upon employment if not already covered.

• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and creative problem solving.
• Participation in pertinent professional and/or specialty organizations preferred.
• NRP certification, BCLS, PALS
• Serves on call and weekend as required.

Salary Minimum new grad base salary $134,100 K. Salary commensurate with years of experience as an NP/PA. Generous w RVU production incentive. Ability to earn up to 5% quality incentive. Job Location Paramus 140 E Ridgewood Ave Shift Day (United States of America) Benefits Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees) Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees) Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.) 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness Retirement Plan Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities EEO Statement Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.