What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Nurse - General Surgery position at AtlantiCare?
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Advanced Practice Provider to join our General Surgery team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive perioperative and post-operative care in an inpatient setting and performing administrative duties. The APP will collect data and assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate patients under their care, including rapid primary and secondary surveys to identify, manage, and prioritize interventions. The APP is responsible for patient advocacy in the medical care system, serving as an advisor and liaison between patients and physicians.
Be part of an extraordinary moment in healthcare - help shape the future as AtlantiCare partners in the creation of a brand-new, 4-year Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine right here in Atlantic City, alongside the launch of the Stockton-AtlantiCare College of Community Health. As a physician at AtlantiCare, you have the opportunity to train and inspire the next generation of doctors and healthcare professionals, contribute to cutting-edge research, and deliver compassionate care that transforms lives. This is your chance to leave a lasting impact on our community, advance medicine, and help build a legacy of innovation, excellence, and leadership in healthcare.
This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts, and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.
Key Responsibilities:
Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Quality Improvement and Education:
At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:
Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.
Be part of an extraordinary moment in healthcare - help shape the future as AtlantiCare partners in the creation of a brand-new, 4-year Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine right here in Atlantic City, alongside the launch of the Stockton-AtlantiCare College of Community Health. As a physician at AtlantiCare, you have the opportunity to train and inspire the next generation of doctors and healthcare professionals, contribute to cutting-edge research, and deliver compassionate care that transforms lives. This is your chance to leave a lasting impact on our community, advance medicine, and help build a legacy of innovation, excellence, and leadership in healthcare.
This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts, and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inpatient Rounding:
- Conduct daily rounds on surgical patients.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team to manage patient care.
- Document progress notes, order labs/imaging, and assist in discharge planning.
- Preoperative and Postoperative Care:
- Develop and implement treatment plans before and after surgery, including pain management, infection prevention, and rehabilitation.
- Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatment as needed.
- Provide patient education and support regarding surgical procedures, recovery, and follow-up care.
- Work with other medical professionals such as medical hospitalists, emergency room physicians, anesthesiologists, physical therapists, rehabilitation specialists, and other APPs to provide comprehensive care.
- Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance care practices including teaching and training programs for medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals.
- Administrative Duties:
- Assist with surgical scheduling, coordination of care, and documentation.
- Complete insurance and disability forms as needed.
- Support the surgical team with quality improvement initiatives and compliance documentation.
- Current APN or PA licensure in NJ and board certification (NCCPA).
- Valid DEA and CDS license or eligibility to obtain.
- BLS and ACLS certification (required).
- Excellent communication, clinical, and organizational skills.
- Hospital setting.
- May require rotating shifts or weekend coverage depending on surgical schedule.
At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement Planswith employer contributions
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursementto support your educational goals
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)for healthcare and dependent care
- Wellness Programsto help you thrive
- Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.