Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Gastroenterology (IBD) - Atlantic Medical Group GI at S[...]

Atlantic Health System; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is looking for an Advanced Practice Professional (NP or PA) specialized in Gastroenterology to join its expanding IBD Program in Summit, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in gastrointestinal care or another pertinent specialty with a focus on IBD.

This position offers a balanced work schedule from Monday to Friday, devoid of weekend or on-call duties, and entails both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in GI or another subspecialty.
• Commitment to optimal healthcare environments.
• Ability to manage and document patient care appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for patients and their families.
• Support patient rights and optimal healthcare environments.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Perform evidence-based interventions.
• Evaluate effectiveness of interventions.
• Document care appropriately in medical records.
• Manage health education needs of patients.
• Initiate consultations and referrals.
• Collaborate with disciplines for improved outcomes.
• Prioritize daily tasks and assignments.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in patient care.
• Engage in self-analysis and formal learning.

Skills

Experience in GI or another subspecialty

Interest in IBD

Advocacy for patients

Collaborative practice

Job description

Atlantic Health System is Seeking an Advanced Practice Professional (NP or PA) for Gastroenterology (IBD) in Summit, New Jersey

Atlantic Health System, one of New Jersey's largest non‑profit healthcare systems, is seeking an Advanced Practice Professional (NP or PA) to join Atlantic Medical Group GI at Summit located on the Overlook Medical Center campus. The Atlantic Medical Group Gastroenterology program is growing and is expanding the IBD Program. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in GI, or another subspecialty, with an interest in IBD. This position offers a great work/life balance with a Monday–Friday schedule and no weekends or call. This position entails both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities at Overlook Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for patients, family members, and nursing personnel
• Support policy and services that advocate for patient rights and optimal environments of healthcare
• Develop plans of care and implementation of treatment
• Perform evidence‑based interventions consistent with patient/family needs
• Evaluate effectiveness of interventions for resolution or preventing patient care problems
• Document appropriately in the medical record; discharge summaries for distribution to collaborating and referring physicians
• Manage and assist to meet health education needs of patient and families
• Initiate consultation and referrals to appropriate specialty providers when indicated
• Collaborate with other disciplines in consultation, teaching, management, and research activities to improve outcomes in nursing practice and enhance the healthcare environment
• Prioritize daily tasks and assignments
• Identify and recommend opportunities for improvement to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes
• Engage in critical analysis of own practice experience and the medical literature for the purposes of self and practice improvement
• Pursue and participate in formal and independent learning activities to enhance knowledge, clinical competency, and professional development