Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, PD, Medical Surgical Step-Down Unit - Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

About the role

The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) will provide direct patient care services for complex, acute, medical and surgical patients. The role is part-time, rotating shifts between day and night, twelve-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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 model competence in all nurse practitioner / physician assistant advanced skills
• 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
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Strong work ethic and a team player who can work independently

About Atlantic Health

Atlantic Health is a leading non-profit healthcare network committed to providing high-quality care. We are proud to be recognized as one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek and one of the Best Hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report. Our team members are dedicated to building healthier communities and delivering exceptional care.

Team Member Benefits

• 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

Pay

Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer. Please refer to the note at the bottom of the job description for details.