Job DescriptionResponsible for collaborating with physicians, advance practice providers (APPs), and other medical staff to evaluate, plan, and implement patient assessments and follow-ups. Directly involved in patient care through medical consultation, research, treatments, and education. Recommends appropriate course of treatment through medical diagnosis, working closely with the physicians. Assists and works on initiatives to improve departmental procedures and processes. Leads subordinate APPs and provides direction in day to day activities.
Principal Accountabilities:1. Obtains medical records, evaluates patients, order tests or scans, diagnoses diseases, prescribes medications and prescriptions, and supervises treatments.
2. Assists patients with chronic disease management and promotes improvement of health and well-being.
3. Guides and provides direction, education, and training to subordinate APPs in the department.
4. Performs medical procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
5. Partners with physicians in developing treatment plans and advises physicians on changes in a patient's condition.
6. Acts as a department representative to various hospital committees or events.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.
QualificationsRequired:
1. Master's degree in Nursing or related field.
2. Five to seven (5-7) years of nursing experience in relevant areas.
3. RN license.
4. Current state Advanced RN or Nurse Practitioner license.
Preferred:
1. Experience working in a large health system or organization.
Preferred:
1. ACLS certification.
2. Experience working in a large health system or organization.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
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
Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
About the TeamAtlantic Health System Heart Care provides the same high-quality cardiovascular care found at other nationally recognized medical centers, but in the comfort of community hospital settings. Home to the largest cardiac surgery program in New Jersey and ranked one of the 50 best hospitals in the nation for cardiology & heart surgery by US News & World Report, Morristown Medical Center's Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute serves as the hub of Atlantic Health System Heart Care. Patients from Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, and Overlook Medical Center are seamlessly connected to Morristown when advanced cardiovascular care is necessary thanks to an infrastructure that includes helipads and ambulance transport and an electronic health record system that allows physicians to share health records in real time. In addition, pediatric cardiology services are available at Goryeb Children's Hospital, located on the Morristown Medical Center campus.
