Nurse Practitioner

VNA Health Group; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

VNA Health Group's Visiting Physician Services in New Jersey seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality in-home primary care to homebound patients. You will assess, diagnose, and plan care to improve quality of life while working within an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires NJ APN licensure with prescriptive authority, national NP certification (Adult or Gerontologic), and strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an NLN-accredited program.
• NJ Advanced Practice Nurse licensure with prescriptive authority; CDS and DEA.
• National certification as Adult or Geriatric NP.
• 2+ years APN experience or significant RN experience.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports organization’s mission with excellence and positive relationships.
• Assesses, diagnoses and develops care plans for homebound patients.
• Monitors patient condition and response to treatment.
• Represents the agency with patients, families and external health bodies.
• Participates in organizational QAPI programs and in-service trainings.
• Adheres to infection control and safety policies.
• Adheres to attendance and appearance policies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong computer skills

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing (NLN-accredited)

NJ Advanced Practice Nurse licensure with prescriptive authority

CDS and DEA licensure/credentials

National certification as Adult or Gerontic NP

Job description

Nurse Practitioner Opportunity at VPS

Deliver Exceptional Care. Create Lasting Impact.

Remember when doctors made house calls? At Visiting Physician Services (VPS), that tradition never ended — it evolved. For more than 20 years, we’ve provided high‑quality, home‑based primary care to older adults who are homebound, medically complex, or living with chronic conditions. As part of the Parker Advanced Care Institute at VNA Health Group, our interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants delivers comprehensive in‑home medical care, including routine visits, chronic disease management, telehealth, diagnostics, and wound care. Our goal is simple: to ensure patients remain safe, comfortable, and confidently supported in the place they call home.

Position Summary:

Responsible for ensuring delivery of high quality care practices in the treatment of symptoms and promoting the highest quality of life for homebound patients and their families

Principal Responsibilities:

• Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers
• Assesses, diagnoses and develops appropriate plan of care to treat homebound patients
• Monitors the patient’s condition and responsiveness to the treatment provided
• Acts as an agency representative with patients and their families as well as with other health agencies, groups and organizations
• Participates in organizational wide QAPI program and attends agency sponsored in-service programs
• Adheres to agency infection control and safety policies
• Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance

Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Nursing required from an NLN accredited program
• Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in NJ with prescriptive authority; maintain a CDS and DEA
• National certification as an Adult or Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
• 2 + years of APN experience and/or significant experience as a registered nurse
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills

Working Conditions/Physical Demand

Working indoors/outdoors with Client/Customer contact and clinical equipment and use of phone and computer; valid driver’s license and automobile insurance

In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the total compensation range for this position is USD $120,000 to USD $170,000. When determining an offer, VNA Health Group considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's work experience, education/training, relevant skills, internal pay equity, and market and organizational conditions. The total compensation range reflects the total package, including base salary, overtime, bonuses, add-on incentives, special clinical compensation, retirement plans, and all other benefits. For more details about our benefits, please visit our Careers page.

EEOC

VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.