Advanced Practice Nurse

Hunterdon Health; Flemington (NJ); In loco; USD 119.000 - 148.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Hunterdon Health in Flemington, NJ seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse to oversee outpatient geriatric care, coordinate the geriatric assessment program, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to uphold standards of care and patient safety.

The role includes specialized geriatric assessments, inpatient consultations, and primary care for frail elders across settings; strong emphasis on education, program development, and quality improvement.

Competenze

• Master’s Degree in Nurse Practitioner program and national NP certification.
• New Jersey RN license and NJ Advanced Practice Nurse license required.
• Current CDS and DEA licenses.
• 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Family or Adult NP certification preferred.

Mansioni

• Provide specialized geriatric assessments and follow-ups in outpatient settings.
• Provide inpatient geriatric consultations.
• Deliver primary geriatric care in sub-acute, assisted living and long-term care settings.
• Review medications, labs, and diagnostic tests.
• Participate in on-call coverage within the department.
• Provide patient-centered care emphasizing education, health management, and prevention.
• Assist patients and families in identifying goals of care and advanced care planning.

Conoscenze

Medical knowledge base

Interpersonal skills

Clinical management

Formazione

Master’s Degree in Nurse Practitioner Program

National Certification as Family or Adult NP

Descrizione del lavoro

Healthy Aging

HHS Hunterdon Healthcare System Inc., 1 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ

Full-time

M-F, 8am-5pm, Day shift

Hiring Range: $118,793.44 - $148,491.81 Annually

Req # 79881

Advanced Practice Nurse

Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Nurse is responsible for the day to day coordination and oversight of the clinical management of assigned patients in the outpatient Geriatric Assessment Program, nursing homes and sub-acute facilities. The Advanced Practice Nurse functions independently, while also collaborating with the interdisciplinary clinical team. They will be responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of clinical practice and standards of care within the service, as well as policies, protocols, guidelines and service developments. They will ensure the safety and well-being of patients and work in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through patient centered care principles. The delivery of Geriatric Care will be enhanced through such activities as education, program development, quality improvement activities, consultation and care coordination.

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Provide specialized comprehensive geriatric assessments and follow-up in the outpatient setting, as part of the interdisciplinary geriatric team.
• Provide inpatient geriatric consultations
• Provide primary geriatric care services in a collaborative environment for frail and elderly patients in sub-acute, assisted living and long-term care settings.
• Review and order medications, labs and other diagnostic testing
• Participate in on-call coverage in coordination with the department
• Provide primary care that will focus on assessment, health management, education, advocacy and prevention.
• Assist patients and families in identifying goals of care and in advanced care planning
• Improve quality and efficiency of health care delivery

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Master’s Degree in Nurse Practitioner Program, National Certification as a Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner.

Preferred:

• Additional courses in the care and treatment of Adult and Gerontology

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

• 2 years as a Nurse Practitioner

Preferred:

• Hospice and/or Palliative Care Experience

License, Registry or Certification

Required:

• Current and valid New Jersey Registered Nurse license and a current and valid New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurse License, along with national certification as a Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner. Must also have a New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) License and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) License

Preferred:

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

• Strong Medical Knowledge Base in requisite specialty, Interpersonal skills and management ability provide patient care.

Preferred:

• Previous clinical experience in working in long term care

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).