Advanced Practice Professional; NP​/PA), Medical Surgical -Down Unit; Nights), Morristown Me

Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA), Medical Surgical Step-Down Unit (Nights), Morristown Medical Center

This job offers full-time nights, 12‑hour shifts.
Base pay ranges from $58.56/hr to $103.06/hr atlantic Health, one of New Jersey’s largest non‑profit healthcare networks, is seeking an Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA) to join our team of physicians, APPs, and residents at Morristown Medical Center. This position provides hands‑on opportunities for career growth in a collegial and multidisciplinary team environment.

• Job schedule is full‑time nights, twelve‑hour shifts.
• Provide or coordinate clinical care for medical and surgical step‑down 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.
• Assess patients for change in status and institute appropriate interventions. Initiate emergency interventions to stabilize the patient when appropriate.
• Analyze clinical practice patterns to provide the best medical care and 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.
• Provide family‑centered care by communicating with the family regarding the changing health care needs of the patient.
• 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 and healthcare team members, and the larger community.

• Competitive salary.
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx, and vision plans.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Comprehensive Malpractice Policy.
• Non‑Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Annual CME allowance.
• Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees.
• Outstanding growth & mentorship opportunities.

• Master’s degree as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant from an accredited program.
• NP or PA certification and NJ license required.
• DEA and CDS required.
• ACLS and BLS required.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of critical care or step‑down unit experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Strong work ethic and a team player who can work independently.

Atlantic Health System is a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. The mission is to deliver exceptional care and the vision is to achieve the best outcomes with patients at the center of the physician‑led team. Atlantic Health System is at the forefront of medicine and offers more than 400 sites of care, including award‑winning medical centers.

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.

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.