Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Garden-State-Medical-Center; Whiting (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Garden-State-Medical-Center in New Jersey is seeking a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner to evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions in an on-site outpatient setting.

You will perform joint injections and other in-office procedures, develop treatment plans, and educate patients on management strategies while collaborating with physicians and specialists. A valid NJ NP license and prior NP experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey Nurse Practitioner license.
• Previous Nurse Practitioner experience.
• Rheumatology experience strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and medication management skills.
• Knowledge of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.
• EMR proficiency.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative specialty practice.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions.
• Manage conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, osteoarthritis, and other inflammatory and autoimmune disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive histories and physical examinations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
• Prescribe and manage medications according to established clinical guidelines.
• Order and interpret laboratory testing, imaging, and diagnostic studies.
• Perform joint injections and other appropriate in-office procedures.
• Educate patients on medications, disease management, lifestyle modifications, and symptom control.
• Collaborate with physicians and specialists to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medication management

EMR proficiency

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Active NJ NP license

Job description

Description

Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner

Ocean & Monmouth Counties, NJ | Full-Time | On-Site | Outpatient

• Competitive salary: $120,000-$160,000
• Collaborative physician and clinical support
• Opportunity to perform joint injections and in-office procedures
• Multiple locations throughout Ocean & Monmouth Counties
• Comprehensive benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off

What You'll Do

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions
• Manage conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, osteoarthritis, and other inflammatory and autoimmune disorders
• Conduct comprehensive histories and physical examinations
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress
• Prescribe and manage medications according to established clinical guidelines
• Order and interpret laboratory testing, imaging, and diagnostic studies
• Perform joint injections and other appropriate in-office procedures
• Educate patients on medications, disease management, lifestyle modifications, and symptom control
• Collaborate with physicians and specialists to coordinate comprehensive patient care
• Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation

What We're Looking For

• Active New Jersey Nurse Practitioner license
• Previous Nurse Practitioner experience
• Rheumatology experience strongly preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and medication management skills
• Knowledge of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions
• EMR proficiency
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative specialty practice

Additional Experience We Value

The following experience is preferred, but not required:

• Joint injections
• Suturing
• Botulinum toxin (Botox) administration
• Critical care and/or hospital medicine
• CPT coding and billing documentation
• Telehealth and remote patient management
• Management of complex or acute patient presentations

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

• Valid NJ licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Certification in relevant specialties (e.g., Rheumatology, pain management, neurology) preferred
• Preferred experience in Rheumatology care setting
• Strong clinical assessment and procedural skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care
• Knowledge of electronic health record systems and documentation standards