Nurse Practitioner - NP

TEEMA Group; Lakehurst (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New Jersey is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide direct and indirect care, primarily for a geriatric population. Responsibilities include conducting health assessments, managing patient care, and coordinating with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree in clinical nursing and 3-5 years of experience nursing, preferably as a Nurse Practitioner. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a Monday to Friday schedule with no weekends.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of nursing experience, preferably as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Ability to practice within state standardized competencies.
• Experience with frail or elderly populations preferred.
• Experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred; training provided if necessary.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and state-required liability auto insurance.
• Medically cleared for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before engaging in direct patient contact.
• Pass a comprehensive criminal background check, including federal and state Medicare/Medicaid exclusion lists, criminal history, education verification, license verification, reference check, and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect care to patients under supervision.
• Conduct health histories and physical exams.
• Manage medication orders and coordinate patient care.
• Assess, initiate, and coordinate patient care daily under the supervision of the attending physician.
• Refer patients to other physicians and specialists with staff PCP approval.
• Act as a liaison with healthcare professionals, providing education, communication, and support for staff, patients, and families.
• Participate in the provider call schedule and attend staff meetings.
• Assist the interdisciplinary team (IDT) in formulating a plan for the coordination of 24-hour care.
• Document patient changes in the medical record and communicate these changes to team members.
• Evaluate and treat patients in various settings, including homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and hospitals.
• Precept medical students and residents during their clinic rotation.
• Encourage patients to have Advanced Directives and provide education as needed; discuss Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) options and complete necessary documentation in collaboration with a physician.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Patient assessment

Coordination of patient care

Communication with healthcare professionals

Education

Master’s degree in clinical nursing

Job description

The Nurse Practitioner will provide direct and indirect care to patients. Working under the direct supervision of the Medical Director/PCP, this role involves managing complex clinical situations, performing health assessments, and coordinating patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health histories, physical exams, and patient teaching; order, interpret, and follow up on lab tests and results.
• Perform selected procedures and document care in the electronic medical record (EMR); initiate emergency measures as needed.
• Manage medication orders and diagnostic studies/treatments within attending physician-approved protocols.
• Assess, initiate, and coordinate patient care daily under the supervision of the attending physician.
• Refer patients to other physicians and specialists with staff PCP approval.
• Act as a liaison with healthcare professionals, providing education, communication, and support for staff, patients, and families.
• Participate in the provider call schedule and attend staff meetings.
• Assist the interdisciplinary team (IDT) in formulating a plan for the coordination of 24-hour care.
• Document patient changes in the medical record and communicate these changes to team members.
• Evaluate and treat patients in various settings, including homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and hospitals.
• Precept medical students and residents during their clinic rotation.
• Encourage patients to have Advanced Directives and provide education as needed; discuss Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) options and complete necessary documentation in collaboration with a physician.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in clinical nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• 3-5 years of nursing experience, with Nurse Practitioner experience preferred.
• Ability to practice within the scope of authority and meet standardized competencies as established by the state and approved by CMS.
• Experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred; training provided if necessary.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and state-required liability auto insurance.
• Medically cleared for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before engaging in direct patient contact.
• Pass a comprehensive criminal background check, including federal and state Medicare/Medicaid exclusion lists, criminal history, education verification, license verification, reference check, and drug screen.

Population

Geratric population

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing organization.

Monday - Friday NO WEEKENDS

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