Grow with a 6-Time Magnet Hospital - Nurse Practitioner Role

The Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology will be an essential part of our healthcare team, collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and assistants. This role includes coordinating patient care, developing treatment plans, and advocating for patient-centered care in line with professional standards.

Responsibilities Include:

• Direct Patient Care: Provide direct care within your scope, assisting with patient evaluations and follow-ups, maintaining continuity of care for a panel of patients.
• Procedure Assistance: Support procedures like urinary catheterization, venipuncture, and others in collaboration with attending physicians.
• Follow-Up & Documentation: Review lab results, manage patient follow-ups, and ensure timely, accurate documentation of care.
• Educational Role: Teach medical students, train nursing staff, and develop innovative patient education programs.
• Policy Development: Assist in reviewing and improving clinic policies for efficiency and patient satisfaction.
• Routine Paperwork: Handle routine medication refills, patient communication, and complete necessary documentation.

Qualifications

• Licenses: Current RN and APN licenses in New Jersey
• Certification: CDS and DEA; Certified as an NP within area of specialty
• Education: Master’s degree in nursing
• Experience: 2+ years in a relevant specialty is preferred
• BLS Certification: American Heart Association approved

Schedule & Commitment

• Full Time: Monday - Friday
• Shifts: 5 x 8-hour shifts

Join our dedicated team and be part of a supportive, professional environment that emphasizes patient advocacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continued professional growth.

Saint Peter’s University Hospital is a non-profit, 478-bed acute care teaching hospital sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. Saint Peter’s brings the latest medical practices and highly skilled professionals to the bedside. We employ more than 3,600 healthcare professionals and support personnel, and more than 1,000 doctors and dentists are on staff at our hospital. We treat more than 23,000 inpatients and more than 245,000 outpatients yearly.

Saint Peter's Healthcare System was formed in 2007 and reflects the expansive scope of health and wellness services we offer to our community.

Our services are offered to all. We are a Catholic institution with a capital "C" and a small "c." We draw inspiration from our religious heritage. Our care for others is universal, extending to those of other faiths and in some cases, of no faith whatsoever. Without question, the fact that ours is a faith-based healthcare delivery system is of primary significance. At Saint Peter's Healthcare System, you will find leading-edge technology and an experienced staff. You will also find the trust and compassion that we have always been known for.

This is our legacy—our very sacred ministry.