Advanced Practice Nurse

Job Title: Advanced Practice Nurse

Location: Rutgers University Medical Grp

Department Name: RWJMS Gastroenterology

Req #: 0000242972

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Advanced Endoscopy Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) serves a critical role in facilitating timely access to advanced endoscopic procedures by expediting referrals from general gastroenterology practices directly to procedural care.

This direct-access model minimizes unnecessary office visits, reduces delays from referral to procedure, and helps maintain the program's competitiveness.

In addition, the APN is responsible for communicating results to referring gastroenterologists and coordinating downstream care when necessary, including referrals to oncology, surgery, and surveillance imaging.

Shift/Schedule:

• M-F 9-5p

Licenses and Certifications:

• APN License
• RN License
• NP Certification
• CDS and DEA
• BLS and ACLS

Essential Functions:

The APN must function independently in several key clinical and operational areas, including:

• Conducting intake and reviewing medical histories to ensure patients are appropriate and safe candidates for advanced endoscopic procedures
• Reviewing and interpreting relevant diagnostic tests prior to procedures
• Prescribing medications required for procedural preparation
• Managing peri-procedural medication decisions, including the temporary holding of contraindicated medications
• Placing procedural orders and coordinating scheduling
• Collaborating with other physicians and care teams to optimize patients prior to procedures
• Coordinating downstream care with oncology, surgery, and other specialties as needed

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer