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Nurse Practitioner - GI (Nursing Home)

Essen Medical Associates·Hackensack, New Jersey

$130,000 - $150,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Provide gastroenterology consults and manage GI conditions for residents within skilled nursing facilities. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and educate patients and caregivers on symptom management.

Overview Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry.

We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program.

Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team.

Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you.

Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic team.

In this role, you’ll play a vital part in delivering comprehensive GI care to patients, working closely with an interdisciplinary team in both long-term care and acute settings.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while growing professionally within a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide gastroenterology consults for residents in skilled nursing facilities
  • Evaluate and manage GI conditions such as GERD, GI bleeding, liver disease, constipation, dysphagia, and inflammatory bowel disease
  • Conduct comprehensive GI-focused evaluations
  • Order and interpret labs, imaging, and stool studies
  • Manage medications and nutritional recommendations for GI conditions
  • Collaborate with gastroenterologists and facility providers to coordinate care
  • Educate patients and caregivers on diet, medication adherence, and symptom management
  • Maintain accurate EMR documentation and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 6 months of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility (Hospital/outpatient office experience will also be considered)
  • Active and unrestricted NP license
  • DEA license required
  • CPR certification (BCLS/BLS)
  • Master’s degree in Nursing (NP applicants)
  • Graduation from an accredited NP program
  • Preferred: Experience in GI (training available if not)
  • Preferred: Familiarity with EMR systems (e.g., Sigma, Visual, PCC – training provided)
  • Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills Equal Opportunity Employer Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.

Requirements

Requires an active NP license, DEA license, CPR certification, and a Master's degree in Nursing. Minimum of 6 months experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facilities is required.

  • postgraduate degree
  • EMR Documentation
  • Patient Education
  • Diagnostic Interpretation
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Medication Management
  • Clinical Coordination
  • Nutritional Recommendations
  • Gastroenterology Consults

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$130,000 - $150,000/yr
Location
Hackensack, New Jersey
Posted
May 5, 2026
Closes
May 5, 2027
Application
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Hiring organization

Essen Medical Associates

Essen Health Care is a premiere healthcare network in New York with over 400 providers across Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island and Westchester County. Essen is a patient-focused integrated healthcare delivery platform with the goal of providing the highest...

Salary listed on 98 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size501-1,000 employees
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