Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, PD, Medical Surgical Step-Down Unit - Atlantic Health M[...]

Atlantic Health; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life & AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Tennessee is seeking an Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA) for the Medical Surgical Step-Down Unit. The ideal candidate will provide clinical care for complex medical and surgical patients in a highly collaborative team environment. This position offers hands-on opportunities for professional development and requires a Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, along with relevant certifications. Excellent communication and teamwork are also vital for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of Critical Care or Step-Down Unit experience preferred.
• Must be able to perform physical exams and therapeutic procedures.
• DEA and CDS required
• ACLS and BLS required
• 2–3 years of Critical Care or Step-Down experience preferred
• Excellent communication and computer skills

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for medical and surgical step-down patients.
• Assess and diagnose patients in collaboration with the care team.
• Document all relevant patient data in the charts.
• Document data in patient charts and communicate with the team
• Support quality improvement activities and clinical research

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong work ethic

Team player

Computer skills

2–3 years CCU/SDU experience

Communication & computer skills

Education

Master's degree as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

NP or PA Certification

DEA and CDS certification

ACLS and BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Atlantic Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA) for the Medical Surgical Step-Down Unit at Morristown Medical Center. Atlantic Health, one of New Jersey's largest non-profit healthcare networks, is seeking an Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA) to join our team of physicians, APPs, and residents at Morristown Medical Center. This is an outstanding position for career growth as the ideal candidate will be given plenty of hands-on opportunities to further develop current skills in a highly collegial and multidisciplinary team environment.

The MMC Step-Down Unit (SDU) Advanced Practice Professional (APP) provides direct patient care services for complex, acute, medical and surgical patients. The APP performs physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, coordinates the care and discharge of patients, and provides direct patient care services. A 24-hour coverage model will be divided amongst multiple APPs.

Responsibilities

• Job schedule is Per Diem days and nights, twelve-hour shifts
• Provide /coordinate clinical care for medical and surgical stepdown patients
• In collaboration with attending physician and interprofessional team, round daily on patients to assess, diagnose, plan treatment, set priorities and outcomes, and evaluate the effectiveness and cost efficiency of patient care
• Assess patients for change in status and institute appropriate interventions. Initiates emergency interventions to stabilize the patient when appropriate
• Analyze clinical practice patterns to provide the best medical care and to increase effectiveness and efficiency
• Communicate verbally and in writing all pertinent patient information to provider team, nursing staff, and other relevant healthcare providers
• Document in the patients’ chart all relevant data including but not limited to results of diagnostic tests; laboratory results; patients’ condition and response to therapies/interventions; communications with provider team
• Role models competence in all nurse practitioner / physician assistant advanced skills
• Provide family-centered care by communicating with the family regarding the changing health care needs of the patient
• Support IRB-approved clinical research /trials through a variety of activities
• Perform and participate in quality performance improvement activities and clinical research
• Serve as a clinical expert and leadership consultant to nursing, healthcare team members, and the larger community

Qualifications

• Master’s degree as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant from an accredited program
• NP or PA Certification and NJ License is required
• DEA and CDS is required
• ACLS and BLS required
• Minimum of 2-3 years of Critical Care or Step-Down Unit experience is preferred
• Must have excellent communication and computer skills
• Strong work ethic and a team player who can work independently

About Us

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We Have Received Awards And Recognition For The Services We Have Provided To Our Patients, Team Members And Communities. Below Are Just a Few Of Our Accolades

• 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years
• Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
• 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
• Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
• Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
• One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
• Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
• NJ Sustainable Business

Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology. Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.

Team Member Benefits

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

About The Team

Atlantic Health System is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care powered by a workforce of more than 18,000 team members and 4,800 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities. The system offers more than 400 sites of care, including eight award-winning medical centers. Specializing in cardiovascular care, cancer care, orthopedics, neuroscience, pediatrics, women's health and rehabilitation medicine. Atlantic Medical Group, comprised of 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, represents one of the largest multi-specialty practices in New Jersey and includes finance, legal, marketing, human resources, talent acquisition, ISS and more. Caring for our patients, our team members and the communities we serve is our central mission.