Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA), Med Surg Step Down Unit

Atlantic Health is Seeking an Advanced Practice Professional for the Medical Surgical Step-Down Unit at Morristown Medical Center

Atlantic Health, one of New Jerseys 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 is an outstanding position for career growth as the ideal candidate will be given plenty of hands-on opportunities to further develop current skills in a highly collegial and multidisciplinary team environment.

The MMC Step-Down Unit (SDU) Advanced Practice Professional (APP) provides direct patient care services for complex, acute, medical and surgical patients. The APP performs physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, coordinates the care and discharge of patients, and provides direct patient care services. A 24-hour coverage model will be divided amongst multiple APP's.

Job Responsibilities

Job schedule is Per Diem days and nights, twelve-hour shifts

Provide /coordinate clinical care for medical and surgical stepdown 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.

Initiates emergency interventions to stabilize the patient when appropriate

Analyze clinical practice patterns to provide the best medical care and to 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 models 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, healthcare team members, and the larger community

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ

Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ

Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ

Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ

Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ

Goryeb Childrens Hospital, Morristown, NJ

CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ

Atlantic Home Care and Hospice

Atlantic Mobile Health

Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years

Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare

150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Beckers Healthcare

100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Beckers Hospital Review

Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP

Gold-Level Well Workplace: Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)

One of the 100 Best Workplaces for "Millennials" Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets

NJ Sustainable Business

Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology,geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.

We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of Americas 50 Best Hospitals for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the Worlds Best Hospitals by Newsweek.

We were included on Beckers Healthcare 2020 list of 100 Great Hospitals in America. In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an A hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.

Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services.

Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)

Life & AD&D Insurance.

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)

403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution

PTO & Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising

Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave

Backup and On-Site Childcare

Well-Being Rewards

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program

Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts

Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: 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.

EEO STATEMENT

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.

Qualifications

Master's degree as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant from an accredited program

NP or PA Certification and NJ License is required

DEA and CDS is required

ACLS and BLS required

Minimum of 2-3 years of Critical Care or Step-Down Unit experience is preferred

Must have excellent communication and computer skills

Strong work ethic and a team player who can work independently