Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology

Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology

The Advanced Practice Nurse will be an integral part of thehealth care team, working with physicians, nurses and nursing or medicalassistants to provide comprehensive high-quality ambulatory care, asappropriate to the ages of the patient's growth and development through thelife cycle factors (Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics). This position is split50% Tumor Board management and care coordination (GI oncology, includingColorectal Cancer) and 50% clinical patient care duties.

The Advanced Practice Nurse will:

Tumor Board & Care Coordination (50%)

• Manageand actively participate in multidisciplinary tumor board meetings withgastroenterologists, surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, andpathologists; identify and schedule patients for presentation, includingthe Colorectal Cancer Tumor Board.
• Reviewcharts ahead of tumor board and prepare clinical recommendations and casesummaries (history, pathology, imaging, prior treatment) for discussion.
• Documenttumor board recommendations and communicate them to the attendingphysician, care team, and referring providers; generateconsultation/follow-up letters, then meet with patients to walk throughthe diagnosis, treatment plan, and next steps.
• Serveas APN Patient Navigator for all GI oncology patients from diagnosisthrough treatment, owning follow-up so no one falls through the cracksbetween visits, scans, and treatment milestones.
• Trackfollow-through on recommendations (referrals, testing, treatmentplanning), notify the responsible clinician of delays, and coordinate withthe broader care team to keep care on schedule.
• Maintaintumor board records and attendance per practice and institutionalrequirements.

Clinical Patient Care & Administrative Duties (50%)

• Providedirect patient care within the limits prescribed by training, inconsultation with a supervising physician: see follow-up patients,including urgent GI cases; maintain a panel of continuity care patients;see patients as requested by the attending physician to support patientflow.
• Assistwith procedures (venipuncture, catheterization, skin biopsy) if triagenurses are unavailable, and coordinate on-call telephone coverage with thephysician.
• Reviewroutine laboratory reports, notify the responsible clinician according tourgency, and contact patients to return for further evaluation ortreatment when appropriate.
• Documentall patient care promptly, within 24 hours and per practice guidelines.
• Assistwith patient education activities appropriate to the patient's age andstage of development.
• Demonstratecompetency in care of specific age-related populations: maintain annualCPR certification (submit card to Chair and Practice Coordinator), attendmandatory in-services, and complete the continuing education required forcertification and licensure.
• Reviewpractice policies, suggest revisions, and help write new ones with thePractice Coordinator and Chair; call in routine medication refills(consulting the physician as needed) and share patient information withother providers.
• Workin the ambulatory practice under the direction of the Chair and PracticeCoordinator, in consultation with a supervising physician.

Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of New Jersey
• Current Advance Practice Nursing licensure in the State of New Jersey
• Current CDS and DEA required
• Master'sdegree in nursing required
• Minimum two (2) years experience in an OB/GYN practice
• Certifiedas a nurse practitioner in the State of New Jersey within area of specialty
• BLScertification, as approved by the American Heart Association

Salary Range:112,923.00 - 180,627.00 USD

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts
• paid life insurance
• generous 401(k) match
• adoption assistance
• back-up daycare
• free onsite parking
• recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.