Advanced Practice Nurse

Req #0000260670 · RWJMS Endocrinology & Metabolism · Rutgers University Medical Group · New Brunswick, NJ 08901 · Full‑time, salaried, day shift

About the role

Seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse for the Inpatient Programs and the Outpatient Ambulatory Endocrinology Service. The primary purpose is to serve as an expert in the delivery of advanced nursing care to patients with endocrine disorders, especially patients with diabetes mellitus. The advanced practice nurse will also function as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES/CDE). Specific diabetes experience is required; new graduates will not be considered at this time.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a minimum of a Master’s Degree
• RN License
• APN License
• Certified Nurse Practitioner by the Board of Nursing with prescriptive authority in the State of New Jersey (CDS and DEA)
• BLS certification
• Diabetes experience

Preferred

• Certification as a Diabetes Educator (CDE or CDCES)

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the attending physician, maintain responsibility for the coordination and direct care of patients within the scope of practice for Endocrinology; maintain clinical protocols and provide patient education.
• Deliver patient care in a high‑volume outpatient environment, demonstrating flexibility and independent decision‑making in high‑stress situations.
• Expertly handle unexpected and highly sensitive situations related to the diverse problems of patients with diabetes mellitus.
• Assist physicians in evaluating patients and providing diagnoses and treatment plans during outpatient visits.
• Perform full medical histories and physical examinations; formulate diagnoses, treatment plans, and orders for clinic patients.
• Participate in development and implementation of patients’ diabetes education, including demonstration of blood glucose monitoring equipment, insulin pump use, and nutritional instruction to control glucose excursions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary health care services and arrange diagnostic tests as ordered; determine when patients may benefit from social work or nutrition services.
• Educate patients and staff on guidelines for the administration and self‑injection of insulin and other glucose‑lowering medications (e.g., A1C management).
• Help implement protocols for diabetes mellitus and other endocrine disorders.
• Triage patient inquiries and communicate test results.
• Manage pre‑certification and pre‑authorization of prescriptions and call in prescription refills.
• Establish priorities for nursing care through patient assessment and develop nursing care plans.
• Document medical information within the patients’ electronic medical record.
• Orient new staff; assist in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.
• Assess patient eligibility and review medical history for inclusion in clinical studies.

Schedule

• Full‑time, day shift
• 40 hours per week

Pay

Anticipated annual salary range: $125,000 – $195,000. The compensation offered will depend on factors including educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Benefits

• 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)
• Partner Discounts (NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more)