Nurse Practitioner

ID Care LLC; Middlebush (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

ID CARE is actively seeking an NP or PA to provide infectious disease services across acute/sub-acute facilities and medical offices in Franklin Township, NJ. You will assess patients, diagnose, prescribe, and educate while coordinating with a supervising physician to ensure high-quality care.

The position requires NJ licensure as an Advance Practice Nurse, prescriptive authority (DEA/CDS), and certifications such as BLS/ACLS as required. This is an exempt full-time role with competitive salary."

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with NJ certification required.
• Poised to provide infectious disease services in varied settings (acute/sub-acute facilities and medical offices).
• Strong knowledge of E&M coding and patient management is needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status via history, exam, and chart reviews.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and coordinate with physicians.
• Prescribe medications and educate patients on treatment and prevention.
• Document findings accurately in medical records and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Advanced practice nursing

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Case management

Patient education

E&M coding

Education

Nurse Practitioner - NJ certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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Advance Practice Providers 102-Somerset, Franklin Township, NJ, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1003

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $165,000.00 Annually

Department:

Advanced Practice Providers

Job Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Job Type:

Full-time

General Summary:

An exempt position responsible for providing infectious disease services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. Provides health care to patients in acute and sub-acute facilities and medical office settings. Works in consultation, cooperation, and coordination with a collaborative physician. Functions according to the established standards and practices of medicine for Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant in the State of New Jersey.

• Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.
• Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness. Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
• Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs. Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies. Documents findings and actions appropriately in the patient’s medical record.
• Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
• Collaborates with the clinical team in managing the acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care according to treatment plan.
• Utilizes leadership and professional development skills to assure quality patient care.
• Performs related work as required or assigned.

Education:

• Nurse Practitioner - Successful completion of an accredited Advanced Practitioner training program and certification from the State of New Jersey to practice as an Advance Practice Nurse.

Other Requirements:

• Current state registered nurse license. Current state certification as an advanced registered nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority, including DEA and CDS. Current BLS or ACLS certification depending on hospital/facility requirements.
• Influenza: All employees of ID Care shall be provided the influence vaccine. Employees will be required to obtain the influenza vaccine by December 1 of each calendar year.
• MMR: If born in 1957 or later, employees must provide serologic evidence of immunity or documentation of 2 MMR vaccinations. If an employee requires a measles antibody titer, s/he may have it drawn at ID Care. If non-immune, ID Care will provide the vaccination.
• Varicella: Employees must provide serologic evidence of immunity, prior vaccination, or history of varicella disease. If an employee requires a varicella antibody titer, s/he may have it drawn at ID Care. If an employee is non-immune, ID Care will provide the vaccination.
• Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis: Employees must provide documentation of a one-time dose of Tdap to assure immunity to pertussis. If there is no history of Tdap, ID Care will provide the vaccination. Tdap vaccine must be updated every 10 years.
• PPD: Employees must have an appropriate screening test for tuberculosis. This can be accomplished by a chest X-ray or a Quantiferon test within 7 days of employment.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of advanced practice of nursing including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, basic nutrition, behavioral factors, psychosocial/family systems, diagnostic testing, interpretation of results and clinical decision making, alternative treatment modalities.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and regulations related to evaluating and providing patient care, and professional ethics related to the delivery of nursing care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
• Knowledge of health promotion, health risk identification, and patient education principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of community, professional, and educational resources.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Knowledge of evaluation and management (E&M) coding guidelines and demonstrates appropriate application of those guidelines as evidenced by accurate E&M coding.

Skills:

• Skill in oral and written communication including interviewing to gather medical histories; providing presentations, consultations, facilitation, and documentation, e.g., writing medical orders, patient education materials, and medical record updates.
• Skill in case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking, and other organizational matters.
• Skill in modifying methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide appropriate nursing care and in initiating appropriate emergency response and investigatory procedures.

Abilities:

• Ability to analyze complex data and draw conclusions using critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, clinical staff, and the public.
• Understanding and ability to follow OSHA requirements and provide instruction to staff on safety hazards and precautions.
• Ability to successfully manage conflict.
• Ability to adapt to change.

Adherence to Policies / Practices:

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to the organization and values of ID CARE
• Participates in ID CARE’s coding compliance training and audits.
• At all times, projects an image of personal and professional competence that enhances the reputation of ID CARE.
• Maintains compliance with HIPAA requirements and patient confidentiality.

Equipment Operated:

Standard medical examination equipment and instruments. Competence with operating digital equipment to include various communication and documentation platforms and common office software for word processing, presentations, and spreadsheets.

Work Environment:

Fast paced acute and sub-acute facilities and medical office environments. Frequent occupational exposure to communicable diseases, blood, infectious materials, and toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical environment.

Mental/Physical Requirements:

Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally requires lifting and carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds. Requires correct vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stress in emergency situations and may involve irregular working hours.

ID Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer who does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.