Full-Time | Bergen County, NJ | 10 Minutes from NYC
Englewood Health, an award winning community teaching hospital, is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) to join the Englewood Health Physician Network (EHPN) Surgical Associates of Englewood Team. The program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons’ Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Initiative Program (MBSAQIP).
About the Opportunity
- The Advanced Practice Nurse will be responsible for facilitating the clinical aspects of the Bariatrics & General Surgery program at Englewood Hospital in compliance with the MBSAQIP requirements.
- Team Makeup: 6 providers, 1 Bariatric APN, 3 Medical Assistants
- Schedule: Five days per week – Variable hours - 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Comprehensive benefits package: including medical/vision/dental/prescription, FSA, retirement plan, life insurance, malpractice insurance, generous paid time off (PTO), tuition assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness discount/Gym reimbursement program, and more…
What your day will look like
- Office visits and telemedicine visit for General & Bariatric patients, as well as Obesity Medicine/ Medical Management patients
- Triage phone calls/patients concerns during office hours. Follow up on calls placed to answering service as needed
- Interpret lab results and review with patients – providing further instructions and or prescribing medications, iron fusion, etc
- Conduct post-op follow up calls
- Review charts for all consent signing visits and work collaboratively with surgical coordinators to ensure all requirements are met
- Communicate with PCPs and or other specialists regarding patients care during pre-op and post-op stage
- Respond to messages and request from pharmacies regarding order clarifications and/or refills
- Assist and guide MAs with obtaining pre-authorization for medications as per various insurance requirements
- Assist with peer to peer reviews for radiology testing, medications, etc as needed for insurance authorizations
- Support Bariatric APN with pre-op class sessions
- Work collaboratively with nurse managers, educators, dieticians, and PAT department in acute care setting to ensure need of patients are met.
Qualifications
- Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program
- National Board certification is required
- Minimum 1–2 years of Advanced Practice Nurse experience preferred
- Highly motivated graduates are welcome to apply
- Bilingual Spanish preferred
- Current NJ Professional Nurse License
- Current NJ Nurse Practitioner License
- DEA and NJ CDS registration
- Current BLS and ACLS certification
Why Join Us
- Top-ranked #2 Hospital in New Jersey
- #1 in Bergen County for Quality, Safety & Patient Experience
- Just 10 minutes from New York City
- Access to world-class dining, culture, entertainment and recreation
Englewood Health offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, comprehensive benefits package, and other incentive programs for our employees. The rate shown reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position; actual pay will depend on several factors, including educational background, skills, and professional experience.
Pay Range: $55.00 - $75.00 per hour
