Primary Location:
Telemedicine
Contact Information:
Phone: 973.559.0081
Specialty:
Family Medicine
BS:
Bachelor of Science, Nursing, University of Northern Illinois, DeKalb, IL
MS:
Master’s Degree in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Concordia University
Certifications/Licenses:
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Professional Associations:
American Nurse Association
Advanced Practice Nurses of New Jersey
American Red Cross Blood Donor Ambassador
Sigma Theta Tau Omega Chapter, Nursing Honor Society
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Creates Virtual Connections via Telehealth
“I want my patients to ask questions so they learn and understand their health needs.”
Jill Magioncalda knows the importance of understanding a medical diagnosis. Her son, now grown and healthy, was born with a birth defect and had three surgeries before he was a year old. “I wanted to empower myself with knowledge so I would know the questions to ask,” she said. That inspired her to become a nurse, and to pursue the advanced education and training of a family medicine nurse practitioner. Today, she helps patients at Vanguard via telehealth, also called telemedicine.
Jill began her career as a nursing instructor at ECPI University, inspiring the next generation of nurses. In that role, she worked to implement and coordinate efforts with the South Carolina State Board of Nursing to adopt the first LPN program for the university. At the same time, she volunteered and then worked at a free medical clinic, serving those in greatest need. Jill continued her career in a variety of medical settings. She has worked in long-term care and rehabilitation, in a Healthy House Calls program, in hospice, and was one of the pioneering practitioners in telemedicine.
When COVID-19 hit, Jill was on the front lines, offering her expertise at one of New Jersey’s mega sites. “I found again that people needed to understand what is going on, and needed good solid evidence-based medicine,” she said. She helped to educate those patients about COVID.
Jill joined Vanguard because of its patient-first focus and its robust telemedicine program. “When I wake up in the morning, I’m excited to go to work,” she said. “I get an opportunity to connect with my patients and form relationships from the very first encounter.” Patients like Jill’s easygoing manner and openness. She encourages them to ask questions and to take the helm of their own healthcare, partnering with her for healthy outcomes. She also works closely with the Vanguard team. “I really enjoy the collaboration,” she said.
When she’s not busy working, Jill enjoys helping with events for her town. She and her husband are active in planning Olde Freehold Day and Freehold’s Halloween Extravaganza.
