Program Manager Cardiogenic Shock Nurse Practitioner
Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Edison
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
The Nurse Practitioner Cardiogenic Shock Program Manager is
responsible for providing leadership, expertise, collaboration,
consultation and mentorship for the team responsible in promoting
evidence based practice in the care of the Cardiogenic Shock
patient. The Manager is an expert and patient advocate in the
management of patients requiring advanced cardiogenic shock
therapies including percutaneous mechanical circulatory support.
This position manages a group of clinically complex or resource
intensive patients and aligns with evidence based medical
benchmarks (SCAI Shock Initiative, AHA, ACC, STS, i.e.). The
Cardiogenic Shock Manager is the Program Leader in a hub and spoke
model supporting enterprise wide strategic and organizational goals
under the guidance and direction of the Vice President and Medical
leadership of the Cardiovascular Care Transformation Services (CTS)
and Shock Program Medical Director in conjunction with campus and
program Medical Director(s), Physician(s)/ Campus specific
Administration(s) and various CV leaders to achieve optimal
standards of care with measurable identified outcomes. Minimum 6
years of experience as an APN. Minimum 5 Years of Experience in
cardiovascular surgery and interventional cardiology.
Responsibilities 1. Works in conjunction with the VP Cardiovascular
Care Transformation Services (CTS) and site specific leadership
teams to develop programs that achieve accreditation requirements,
quality care delivery, and desired patient experience. Develops
position descriptions for each area, defines work
processes/protocols, and develops/implements consistent performance
standards for each area across the HMH CV CTS Network. In
collaboration with CTS and regional campuses assists in development
of the strategic planning initiatives for cardiogenic shock and
related programs (Advanced HF (VAD)) across the Network in
collaboration and standardization enterprise wide with the advanced
HF team. 2. Responsible for program data management including but
not limited to: formal data tracking and submission for DSCs;
development and maintenance of performance dashboards or scorecards
to support management of the spine programs. Track, analyze, and
report on relevant data and metrics as needed and/or requested.
Develop, recommend and/or implement actions or process improvements
as appropriate. 3. Part of the Leadership team responsible for the
creation of the Cardiogenic Shock team initiative. Partners with
Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure, Cardiac Surgery and Critical
Care teams in evaluating and treating with mechanical circulatory
support for the Network. 4. Practices as an autonomous and
collaborative member of the healthcare team, demonstrating and
teaching clinical expertise, differentiating between normal
findings and those needing treatment, referral and or consultation.
5. Lead process improvement efforts to address gaps and align with
evidence based, standardized care for the cardiogenic shock
population. 6. Demonstrates advanced assessment skills, within
clinical specialty, and in the development of the cardiogenic shock
team in providing evidence-based treatment interventions, to
achieve positive outcomes for patients and families. 7. Coordinates
people, places and products to provide clinical guidance and
specialty leadership through participation and/or representation at
unit, departmental and hospital meetings, committees, councils,
task forces, health fairs, educational presentations and
multidisciplinary rounds, as needed. 8. Develops educational
resource materials independently and in collaboration with other
health care providers. Functions as a mentor, educational resource,
consultant, for staff providing clinical expertise. Serves as a
resource and support person for ventricular assist device patients
and their family members both in the acute care setting and in the
community. Works in conjunction with Nursing and Departmental
Education to ensure clinical competency for all staff caring for
cardiogenic shock patients. 9. Participates in the development and
recommendation of evidence-based practice identifying the goal and
desired measurable outcomes, which may include clinical, financial,
process/system and patient/family satisfaction. 10. Explores
opportunities to expand the existing scope of services to grow
revenue and improve quality care delivery in alignment with the
Cardiovascular Transformation Team `s strategic vision. Manages
time and resources effectively by managing multiple priorities with
appropriate delegation. Develops, implements, and supports
activities and/or projects that promote patient satisfaction within
the Office of Human Experience framework to achieve best practice
targets. 11. In collaboration with the CV Transformation
leadership, assists in the development of cardiogenic shock
protocols and its relation to our enterprise wide marketing
campaigns and community outreach. 12. Educate all staff regarding
care of cardiogenic shock patients in collaboration with the
cardiovascular attending of record to prevent unnecessary
readmissions. 13. Provide preceptorship to the other sites within
the network. 14. Precept APP students in clinical practicum. 15.
Participate at various national and local meetings and represent
Hackensack Meridian Health on the topic of cardiogenic shock. 16.
Functions as APN, as needed. 17. Other duties and/or projects as
assigned. 18. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and
standards of behavior. 19. Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and
pulls a minimum of 25 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
Requires ability to travel to HMH Tertiary care hospitals,
physician offices, and administrative locations through the
network. Requires time to support program events after hours and
weekends as needed to promote the programs. Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Graduate of
NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing. 2. Masters Degree. 3.
Minimum 6 years of experience as an APN. 4. Minimum 5 Years of
Experience in cardiovascular surgery and interventional cardiology.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 6. Proficient
computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft
Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Education, Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities Preferred: 1. Shock experience. Licenses and
Certifications Required: 1. Advance Practice Nurse License. 2. NJ
State Professional Registered Nurse License. 3. BLS AHA Basic
Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. 4. Advanced Cardiac
Life Support Certification. HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color,
creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal
to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the
results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood
trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital
status, liability for military service, or status as a protected
veteran.
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