Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Exciting Opportunity: Lead ED Nurse Practitioner Join our team at Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin, NJ-serving the highly desirable coastal communities of Beach Haven and Long Beach Island (LBI). Qualifications: Minimum of 1-2 years ED experience or Urgent Care NP experience, NJ license preferred or in process Responsibilities: A. Site Related Serve as liaison between APPs and physicians Collaborate with physician leadership on staffing, shift structure, and scheduling Share updates and coordinate meetings with HR, Medical Director, or APP team Attend department and regional/national APP leadership meetings Manage or support scheduling, time-off requests, contracted hours, and payroll accuracy (if no site scheduler) Participate in interviewing, hiring, and onboarding Oversee APP scope of practice, performance, and workplace interactions Assist with internal issue resolution Conduct performance reviews Support billing education and clinical improvement with Reimbursement/QA Directors Participate in disciplinary processes and corrective action plans Help develop local APP guidelines and policies B. Envision Related Lead APP-related projects with physician leadership, hospital administration, APP Regional Director, and Envision leadership Coordinate regularly with the APP Regional Director on site operations and issues Attend Envision APP Site Director meetings Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin, NJ, is a 176-bed acute care hospital and proud member of Hackensack Meridian Health. Serving the rapidly growing Ocean County community, the hospital provides a full range of services including emergency medicine, advanced cardiovascular care, surgical specialties, orthopedics, oncology, maternity and women's health, bariatrics, rehabilitation, and wound care. With nationally recognized nursing excellence, a "High Performing" ranking from U.S. News & World Report, and continued investment in robotic-assisted surgery and leading-edge technology, Southern Ocean Medical Center is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to the Jersey Shore region. Awards and recognition: Ranked by U.S. News & World Report 2024-25 as a High Performing hospital in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Earned The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval and is also certified by the Joint Commission for stroke and sepsis, a disease-specific care certification which is awarded after an on-site review to assess disease specifics Designated an ACS-MBSA QIP Comprehensive Center by the American College of Surgeons as the most comprehensive quality bariatric surgery program in the region Achieved its second Magnet designation, the nation's highest honor of nursing excellence for quality and safety in patient care Received the 2023 American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines Gold Plus award for Heart Failure Received the 2023 American Heart Association's Get with the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Recognized as a Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Smoke Evacuation facility and a recipient of the AORN Go Clear Award Manahawkin is located in Ocean County, NJ along route 72 near the Manahawkin Bay, and is the gateway to the Long Beach Island resort communities. Manahawkin is located 30 minutes inland from LBI, and about an hour away from Atlantic City. Long Beach Island is known for its miles of beach and the famous Barnegat Lighthouse, and offers a family-friendly atmosphere and a range of attractions, including beaches, ocean-going fishing trips, amusement park, and unique shops in Beach Haven. LBI has been a growing community over the past several years due to its great location in coastal NJ. Minutes from several beautiful beaches along the Jersey Shore Within 1 hour to Philadelphia Within 90-120 minutes to NYC & Baltimore's Inner Harbor

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