Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology

Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology

Req #: 0000257626

Category: Nurse Practitioner

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department: Other APPs - NBI

Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year

Location:
201 Lyons Ave, Newark, NJ 07112

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name: Other APP's - NBI

Req #: 0000257626

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our expert team in the division of gastroenterology at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center-RWJBH, Newark, NJ. The Nurse Practitioner will work under the direction of Gastroenterology division director. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with our board-certified gastroenterologists in diagnosing and managing a diverse array of gastrointestinal conditions, ranging from common disorders to complex cases in both in ambulatory gastroenterology clinic and in-patient hospital settings.

Licenses and Certifications:

• APN License
• RN License
• Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) by an accredited body (e.g., ANCC or AANP)
• DEA and CDS
• CPR Certification
• ACLS and BLS certification through the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications:

• Gastroenterology-specific certification or additional training in the field
• 1-2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, with specific experience in gastroenterology preferred
• Strong clinical skills in evaluating and managing GI disorders and familiarity with associated diagnostic tools.
• Proficient in using electronic medical records (EMR) and telehealth platforms.
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time
• 40 hours
• Day Shift

Essential Functions

• Actively identifies patient issues that require referral to another specialist and work collaboratively with consultants
• Assesses, examines, evaluates and provides treatment to patients for end of stage disease management, pre-transplant and post transplant that are referred to the office
• Both outpatient and inpatient
• Assist in completing disability, DME, prior authorizations or other forms/paperwork when necessary in a timely manner,
• complete patient history and physicals for all patient procedures
• Identifies patients who are potential candidates for advanced therapies and presents patients at weekly section meetings,
• On call coverage for the practice on a rotating schedule with other nursing coordinators of the program
• Provide patient and family education regarding advanced therapies, transplant pre and post operative care, medications and necessary follow up
• Review all diagnostic and other test results to determine appropriate steps in patient care, according to department guidelines or evidence based medicine
• Communicates with patients so they can clearly understand their current status and recommendations for care
• Works closely with team of RNs and medical assistants to meet patients needs of timely and adequate communication, testing, follow up, patient education or addressing acute issues
• Promotes departmental teamwork

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• 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)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer