Advanced Practice Nurse

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance

Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health's Rutgers University Medical Group in New Brunswick seeks an Inflammatory Bowel Disease Advanced Practice Nurse (IBD-APN) to support gastroenterology outpatients with IBD, evaluate, diagnose, and coordinate care.

You will provide longitudinal care, adjust immunosuppression, interpret tests, and collaborate with physicians and nurses; schedule is Mon-Fri 9a-5p, primarily at RWJUH/RWJBH outpatient sites with infusion center coverage.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physician assistant or Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• The IBD-APN will assist gastroenterology specialists in evaluating and managing outpatients with IBD or suspected IBD.
• Provide longitudinal care, with direct oversight for stable IBD patients and coordinate care with referring and collaborating physicians.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Immunosuppressive therapy management

Education

Master's degree in physician assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Req #: 0000272065 Category: Nurse Practitioner Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Facility: Rutgers University Medical Grp Department: RWJMS Gastroenterology Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year Location: 210 Somerset Street (Ambulatory Medical Pavillion), New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Job Title: Advanced Practice Nurse Location: Rutgers University Medical Grp Department Name: RWJMS Gastroenterology Req #: 0000272065 Status: Salaried Shift: Day Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

The Inflammatory Bowel Disease Advanced Practice Nurse (IBD-APN) will assist the IBD gastroenterology specialists in evaluating and managing outpatients with IBD or suspected IBD. They will also provide longitudinal care, with direct oversight for stable IBD patients as well as fulfill patients needs in-between appointments that require a practitioner to interpret study results, adjust or initiate immunosuppression medications and other therapies, and coordinate care with referring and collaborating physicians and surgeons on the care team.

Schedule

• M-F 9a-5p

Essential Functions

• Patient assessment and diagnosis: perform detailed health assessments; gather patient history; conduct physical exams; and order and interpret diagnostic and health monitoring tests both related to IBD and any coexisting patient health concerns or conditions
• Treatment management: develop and implement individualized care plans for patients including medication and nutrition counseling, healthcare maintenance, and coordination with other healthcare professionals
• Adjust or refill medications, especially immunosuppressive medications, in between visits as guided by patient response, laboratory monitoring, and side effects
• Perform prior authorization coverage appeals for medications and procedures needed to optimize IBD care
• Longitudinal follow-up care: monitor patient progress through regular follow-up visits, assess treatment response, and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Patients will primarily be evaluated at RWJUH and RWJBH outpatient facilities with a small fraction of patients evaluated at infusion centers (RWJUH or outpatient).
• Collaboration: work collaboratively with IBD physicians, other healthcare professionals, and clinical and office staff to ensure comprehensive care
• Research: facilitate clinical and translational research studies in the Division related to IBD

Requirements

• Master's degree in physician assistant or Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program
• Current NJ APN license required
• CDS required
• DEA required
• RN required
• BLS required
• ACLS required
• 3-5 years of Gastroenterology experience (preferred)
• Medical Sub-Specialty experience (preferred)

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer