Registered Nurse, Full Time Days, Eating Disorder, Behavioral Health, Overlook Medical Center

The Eating Disorder Nurse provides quality nursing care to those with eating disorders (e.g., Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, ARFID). The RN provides care through the application of nursing process using evidence-based practice, focusing on excellent outcomes and patient experience in accordance with established standards of professional nursing care. The nurse collaborates closely with medical staff, dietitians, and behavioral health providers to implement individualized care that address both the psychological and medical complexities of eating disorders.

1. Facilitates, provides, and coordinates patient care. 
2. Perform blood draws, urinalysis, and EKGs; communicate results to medical staff.
3. Coordinate cardiology procedures with interdisciplinary teams and obtain prior authorizations as needed
4. Supervise therapeutic meals and lead psychoeducation groups to support treatment goals.
5. Maintain performance improvement (PI) reports, coordinate patient needs with administrative staff, and update data monthly
6. Maintain inventory and order unit supplies as needed
7. Provide clinical and administrative support to Adolescent Medicine physicians, including triaging calls, monitoring labs, obtaining prior authorizations, coordinating medication refills, and offering on-site clinic support. 
8. Schedule outpatient nurse visits for injection administration (e.g., Depo, Ceftriaxone), vitals, and weight monitoring.
9. Engages families and caregivers in treatment planning and psychoeducation.
10. Collaborate with dietitians, psychiatrists, medical providers, and behavioral health staff to ensure holistic and coordinated care.
11. Completes required documentation and charting of patient encounters in a timely manner.
12. Participate in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on best practices in the field of eating disorders.
13. Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care, concerns and planning.
14. Advocates for patients and assist them in accessing community resources.
15. Completes all mandatory AHS trainings and competencies as assigned.

Qualifications: 

1. Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
2. RN license required.
3. 1-2 years’ experience with pediatric patient population required.
4. Experience in eating disorder department as RN preferred.
5. Understanding of medical and psychiatric comorbidities commonly associated with eating disorders

Competencies: 

1. Demonstrate considerable expertise in the area of eating disorders.
2. Participates in interdisciplinary collaboration between supervisor(s), dieticians, physicians and psychiatric providers. 
3. Understanding of the medical and nutritional aspects of eating disorders is beneficial.

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for  the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years 
• Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
• 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
• Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
• Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
• One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine