Nurse Practitioner-Gastroenterology (GI)

Welcome to Hudson Regional Health

Technology Transforming Care

Hudson Regional Health is a newly unified healthcare network serving Hudson County through four hospitals.

Together, these hospitals form a single, integrated system with a shared vision—to deliver modern, patient-first care supported by innovation. From robotic-assisted surgery and AI-powered diagnostics to real-time monitoring and precision neurosurgery, HRH is redefining what’s possible in community healthcare.

Patients across the region now have access to state-of-the-art procedures and nationally recognized specialists, all within a connected, local network designed to put care first.

Our Services

We focus on the care our patients need most, delivered with precision, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.

• Advanced Emergency Services - 24/7 emergency departments across all four hospitals
• Robotic-Assisted Surgery - featuring the Da Vinci XI and ExcelsiusGPS systems
• Neurosurgery & Spine Care - including Stealth Navigation and precision-guided treatment
• Women’s Health & Maternity -comprehensive services tailored for every stage
• Imaging & Diagnostics - AI-enhanced systems for faster, more accurate results
• Outpatient & Specialty Care - coordinated care across multiple disciplines

Our Hospitals

Explore our hospitals and discover care that’s high-tech, high-touch, and close to home:

• Secaucus University Hospital, Flagship campus featuring the Robotic Surgery Institute and modernized emergency care.
• Bayonne University Hospital, A full-service community hospital offering personalized acute care.
• Hoboken University Hospital, A local leader in women’s health, family medicine, and outpatient services.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP), under the general direction of the supervising physician, provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals with acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions in an outpatient clinical setting. The NP is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, treating, and educating patients while collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care.

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Obtain comprehensive health histories through patient/family interviews and medical record review, with an emphasis on gastrointestinal symptoms, risk factors, family history, and relevant medical, surgical, social, and medication histories.
• Perform thorough physical examinations and assess patients presenting with a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate appropriate laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, imaging, and other screening procedures, consulting with physicians and specialists as clinically indicated.
• Develop differential diagnoses and formulate individualized treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal disorders.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with evidence-based guidelines, organizational policies, and state regulations.
• Provide patient and family education regarding gastrointestinal conditions, treatment plans, medications, dietary modifications, preventive care, and lifestyle recommendations.
• Monitor patient progress, review diagnostic results, adjust treatment plans as appropriate, and coordinate follow-up care.
• Collaborate with physicians regarding patient management, including pre-procedure evaluations, post-procedure follow-up, and ongoing care for patients undergoing GI diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists, ancillary services, and community resources as needed to support comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record, including assessments, treatment plans, diagnostic results, and patient communications.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with applicable regulatory, organizational, and clinical practice standards.
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned.

• Master’s Degree in Nursing required
• Valid NJ Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenses required
• At least 2 years of experience practicing as an NP; Prior experience in Gastroenterology strongly preferred; experience in Internal Medicine, Primary Care, or other related specialties will also be considered.
• Maintain all appropriate approvals to prescribe and dispense drugs under applicable New Jersey State and federal law (CDS DEA license)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Courteous and compassion bedside manner