Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension Nurse Practitioner

Overview

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

Formulating 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

Responsibilities

• ability for professional practice and adheres to ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes. 21. Collaborates with medical staff to support nursing-led protocols. 22. Mentors other APNs, precepts students in APN programs and participates in educational programs for nursing as a clinical expert. 23. Identifies patient/family educational needs and collaborates to implement appropriate teaching materials. 24. Facilitates and participates in nursing educational programs as a clinical expert. 25. Promotes a collaborative work environment supporting the organizational mission, behavior expectations, values, and pillars. 26. Promotes innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice. 27. Participates in clinical research activities and disseminates findings through practice, education, presentations, and publications. 28. Identifies ethical care issues and coordinates interdisciplinary meetings to resolve them. 29. Adheres to the legal framework and scope of practice defined by the NJ Di
• vision of Consumer Affairs, ensuring compliance with all applicable statutes and professional standards. 30. Comply with HMH and department-specific scope of services, policies and procedures as applicable to role. 31. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. 32. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program. 2. Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. 3. Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice. 4. Experience in a relevant patient care setting (or as regulations dictate). 5. National Provider Identifier (NPI). 6. Prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration according to New Jersey state law. 7. Collaborative agreement with physicians on staff. 8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 9. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: 1. Not Applicable. Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License. 2. Advance Practice Nurse License. 3. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. 4. Board certified by AANP or ANCC. 5. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification. 6. Acute Care NP cert.

• Starting Minimum Rate
• Minimum rate of $156,249.60 Annually
• Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.