Nurse Practitioner - GI (Nursing Home)

Essen Health Care; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Health Care is looking for a compassionate Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive GI care to patients in Hackensack, NJ. You will evaluate and manage various GI conditions, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and educate patients and caregivers. Candidates should have at least 6 months of experience in long-term care, an active NP license, and strong communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facility.
• Active and unrestricted NP license required.
• DEA license and CPR certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide gastroenterology consults for residents in skilled nursing facilities.
• Evaluate and manage GI conditions and conduct comprehensive evaluations.
• Collaborate with gastroenterologists and facility providers to coordinate care.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Graduation from an accredited NP program

Tools

EMR systems (e.g., Sigma, Visual, PCC)

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in delivering comprehensive GI care to patients, working closely with an interdisciplinary team in both long‑term care and acute settings.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while growing professionally within a supportive, mission‑driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide gastroenterology consults for residents in skilled nursing facilities
• Evaluate and manage GI conditions such as GERD, GI bleeding, liver disease, constipation, dysphagia, and inflammatory bowel disease
• Conduct comprehensive GI‑focused evaluations
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and stool studies
• Manage medications and nutritional recommendations for GI conditions
• Collaborate with gastroenterologists and facility providers to coordinate care
• Educate patients and caregivers on diet, medication adherence, and symptom management
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a long‑term care or skilled nursing facility (hospital/outpatient office experience will also be considered)
• Active and unrestricted NP license
• DEA license required
• CPR certification (BCLS/BLS)
• Master’s degree in Nursing (NP applicants)
• Graduation from an accredited NP program
• Preferred experience in GI (training available if not)
• Preferred familiarity with EMR systems (e.g., Sigma, Visual, PCC – training provided)
• Strong organizational, communication, and time‑management skills

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.