Nurse Practitioner,PD,Vascular Surgery - AMG Atlantic Vascular Job Morristown area,New Jersey USA,Nursing

Job Description

Responsible for working alongside physicians and facilitating advanced primary and specialty nursing services. Provides general and preventative care for children and adults, perform check-ups, treat illnesses, order lab tests, and prescribe medication.

The schedule for this position varies working 8-10 hour shifts weekdays and/or weekends with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Responsible for treating and providing health care services to patients under direction and responsibility of a physician. Educates patients on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders or diseases. Assists patients in the management of chronic diseases and illnesses and promotes health and wellness.

2. Evaluates patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and gathers patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.

3. Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, ultrasounds, radiology and laboratory tests, and interprets test results.

4. Performs treatment procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.

5. Develops and implements patient management plans, enters and completes all postoperative orders for same-day surgery patients, records progress notes, and assists in the provision of continuity of care.

6. Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.

7. Perform thorough chart reviews and chart checks to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.

8. Conduct hospital rounds, respond to inpatient consults, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and update patient plans of care; perform wound care, assess surgical incisions, conduct pulse and vascular examinations, review laboratory results, manage IV fluids, Foley catheters, and medications; coordinate daily disposition planning, complete patient transfers and downgrades, consult with appropriate services regarding transfer of care, and complete all discharges and follow-up planning with appropriate documentation.

9. Perform comprehensive inpatient and outpatient pre-operative evaluations to confirm readiness for surgery, including review of consents, laboratory results, imaging, medication reconciliation, and perioperative requirements.

10. Provide support to scheduled outpatient office hours to evaluate, treat, and follow up with patients; answer and triage patient calls; review and coordinate ordered surgical cases; complete patient forms and documentation; and conduct peer-to-peer insurance reviews to support authorization and continuity of care.

11. Triage patient phone calls, review and communicate test results, and elevate clinical concerns appropriately.

12. Performs other related duties as assigned in support of clinical operations for vascular surgery practice.

Qualifications

Required:

1. Graduated from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
2. Valid NJ RN and APN License
3. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
4. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
5. Must be willing to travel to Morristown, Rockaway, Pompton Plains, Bridgewater and Clark AMG locations
6. Must be willing to travel to Morristown, Chilton, Newton, and Overlook Medical Centers
7. Must be willing to take Weekend Call as needed

Preferred:

3-5 years of clinical experience in hospital-based or surgical practice settings.

Proven expertise in pre-operative evaluations, hospital rounding, and inpatient consults.

Critical care experience in an acute care setting.

Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume outpatient care and conduct independent office visits.

Proficiency in clinical procedures (injections, suturing, wound care, infection management).

Strong diagnostic skills, including ordering, interpreting, and communicating test results.

Experience triaging patient calls and coordinating follow-up care.

Work Schedule:

Schedule may vary based on patient volume.
Flexible availability is required to meet patient needs in both outpatient and inpatient clinical settings.
Must be willing to work variable hours, including coverage in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

About Us

Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are 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. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve.

Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.

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Nurse Practitioner, PD, Vascular Surgery - AMG Atlantic Vascular