Nurse Practitioner, Vascular Surgery - AMG Atlantic Vascular

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 is Monday-Friday with varying hours from 7am - 6pm with a Saturday call requirement once a month to round at varying hospital locations.

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

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

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 settings
• 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.

• 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.

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