Cardiogenic Shock and pVAD Coordinator

Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant

Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack University Medical Center

Neptune City, New Jersey

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Cardiogenic Shock and Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device (pVAD) Coordinator to join our Heart and Vascular Hospital. In this highly specialized role, you will manage a group of clinically complex and resource-intensive patients requiring advanced heart failure therapies and percutaneous mechanical circulatory support (MCS). You will practice across the continuum of care—from acute care inpatient to clinic follow-ups and the community setting—working alongside a world-class multidisciplinary team.

Please note: Prior pVAD experience is highly required for this role.

Opportunity Highlights:

Clinical Care & Patient Management

• Assess, manage, and oversee the care of patients with advanced heart failure and/or cardiogenic shock requiring intensive management and MCS.
• Prescribe, initiate, and up-titrate heart failure medications and treatments, including the close monitoring of oral anticoagulants.
• Screen referrals and facilitate communication with physicians regarding new MCS patients.
• Provide seamless care coordination across disciplines, programs, and physicians.
• Collaborate daily with CTICU and MICU/CCU RNs, APPs, and physicians on patient care and device troubleshooting.
• Participate in the evaluation and screening of patients for ventricular support, providing vital psychosocial and emotional support to patients and their families.
• Serve as a primary resource and support person for pVAD patients and families in both acute and community settings.
  
  

Program Leadership & Development

• Provide clinical guidance and leadership by representing the program at departmental and hospital meetings, committees, task forces, and multidisciplinary rounds.
• Play a key role in the strategic planning and long-term development of the pVAD program and cardiogenic shock team within the HMH network.
• Coordinate the development of evidence-based practice protocols, guidelines, and standards of care to drive clinical, financial, and patient satisfaction outcomes.
• Lecture at national and local meetings, proudly representing HackensackUMC’s pVAD program and APN model in the national Heart Failure arena.

Quality, Data, & Research

• Create and review Quality and Data reports detailing morbidity, mortality, length of stay, readmission rates, and adverse events for the pVAD program.
• Maintain the internal pVAD database, including site entries for the cVAD Ventricular Assist Device industry-based registry.
• Disseminate research findings and actively participate in clinical research, publication, and studies focused on new pVAD treatments.
• Monitor device recalls pertaining to pVAD equipment and formulate rapid response plans.
• Adhere to all HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
  
  

Requirements :

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Requirements

Education & Experience Required:

• Completion of a Master's program in Acute Care NP.
• Graduate of an NLN/AACN-accredited program in nursing.
• Minimum of 3 years of Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) experience, specifically in Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, or Heart Failure.
• Prior Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device (pVAD) experience is required.
• Strong organizational and computer skills.
• Commitment to maintaining clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice.
  
  

Licenses & Certifications Required:

• Current, valid New Jersey State Professional Registered Nurse license.
• Active certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in New Jersey.
• Current Acute Care NP certification.
• National or Board Certification as appropriate in your area of specialty.
• Completion of Abiomed training.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Ability to secure a collaborative agreement with physician(s) actively on staff to act as the Collaborating Physician(s) of Record.
• Physician Assistant (PA) Requirements
  
  

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Successful completion of an approved Physician Assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include, but are not limited to, Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
• Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device (pVAD) experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• New Jersey Physician Assistant License (or eligible to obtain).
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) HCP Certification.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration please contact:

Physician and Advanced Provider Recruiter:

Name: Jodi Fendrick, BSBM-HR, SHRM-CP, CPRP

Email: jodi.fendrick@hmhn.org

Phone: 848-231-1065

COMPENSATION:

Minimum Rate of $164,798.40 Annually

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.