APP, Integrative Aortic Program, Part Time

Position Summary

The IAP/CTS APP is responsible for follow up of all patients in the registry who are under surveillance for their thoracic aneurysm/dilated aorta and/or who have had surgical intervention for their aneurysm including aortic dissection. The APP is responsible for comprehensive assessment and patient education regarding the results of imaging as it relates to risk stratification. Guideline Directed Surveillance will be employed. The IAP/CTS APP will provide education regarding signs and symptoms to report, and reinforcement of activity restrictions for patient safety. The IAP/CTS APP will provide pre op and post discharge care of Cardiac surgery/aortic surgery patients. The IAP/CTS APP is responsible for planning and organizing support groups for patients who have undergone surgery for thoracic aortic aneurysm for patients and family members in the surveillance program. The IAP/CTS APP leads the multi-disciplinary IAP conference. Education Current Advanced Practice Nurse licensed in the State of New Jersey. Experience Minimum of 3-5 years of Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery nurse practitioner experience or in area of specialty Skills Certification in related specialty required. Salary Minimum new grad base salary $143,200 K. Salary commensurate with years of experience as an NP/PA. (Salary would be prorated for part time) 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. Valley Health System is proud of our commitment to improving the lives of our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. When you join Valley, you’re joining a team of people who believe in delivering quality care in a supportive environment where top performance is both nurtured and recognized. Our culture is built on going the extra mile, doing what’s right, and always striving to be better together.