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Atlantic Health System
Morristown, New Jersey

Nurse Practitioner, PD, Geriatric Assessment Center - Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

Nurse PractitionerNo weekendsPer Diem Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$61.18-$107.69/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Atlantic Health is Seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner for the Geriatric Assessment Center in Morristown, New Jersey

Atlantic Health System, one of the largest integrated healthcare systems in New Jersey, is seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner to join our growing practice at the Geriatric Assessment Center in Morris County. This is a great opportunity to join a cohesive team with a large patient census. This role offers a flexible work/life balance with a Monday-Friday schedule. Candidates should be available to dedicate a minimum of 2 days per week.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, engaging with physicians and fellow advanced practice clinicians to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care to our community’s seniors. A minimum of two years' experience in skilled nursing facilities or with geriatric patients as a nurse practitioner is preferred, along with proficiency in EPIC EMR.

Responsibilities include comprehensive primary care services, including evaluating and managing acute and chronic conditions, performing physical exams, prescribing medications, and ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests.

Please apply to learn more about this opportunity.

Qualifications

Required

  • Graduated from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
  • Active License in the State of New Jersey
  • ACLS and BLS certification required
  • At least 2 years of NP experience in skilled nursing homes and/or geriatrics is preferred
  • Strong work ethic and a team player who can work independently

Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania.

Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.

Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health's entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services.

In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive).

Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
  • Life & AD&D Insurance.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
  • PTO & Paid Sick Leave
  • Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
  • Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
  • Backup and On-Site Childcare
  • Well-Being Rewards
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
  • Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
  • Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO Statement

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

Atlantic Health System is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care powered by a workforce of more than 18,000 team members and 4,800 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities, the system offers more than 400 sites of care, including eight award-winning medical centers.

Specializing in cardiovascular care, cancer care, orthopedics, neuroscience, pediatrics, women's health and rehabilitation medicine.

Atlantic Medical Group, comprised of 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, represents one of the largest multi-specialty practices in New Jersey and includes finance, legal, marketing, human resources, talent acquisition, ISS and more.

Caring for our patients, our team members and the communities we serve is our central mission.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive primary care services, including evaluating and managing acute and chronic conditions for geriatric patients. Responsibilities also include performing physical exams, prescribing medications, and ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests within the Geriatric Assessment Center.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Acute condition managementChronic condition managementDiagnostic test interpretationClinical documentationSkilled nursing care

Geriatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 40 active Geriatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 40% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Geriatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Geriatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$161k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Geriatrics listings in New Jersey17 active561 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 20% remote · 40% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey Nurse Practitioner listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment393 active listings, Oct 2026
Geriatrics pay trend−1.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 30% of Geriatrics (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 556 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Atlantic Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Morristown, New Jersey
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
Life & AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare

Living in Morristown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$843k
Typical market rent
$3,119/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.