Nurse Practitioner NP

TEEMA Group; Oceanport (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Dynamic working environment

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Oceanport is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide direct and indirect care to geriatric patients. The role involves conducting health assessments, managing medication, and coordinating care under supervision. Applicants should hold a Master's degree in clinical nursing with 3-5 years of nursing experience, preferably as a Nurse Practitioner. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a work schedule of Monday to Friday with no weekends.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of nursing experience, with a preference for Nurse Practitioner experience.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license required.
• Medically cleared for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations.
• Experience with frail/elderly population preferred; training provided.
• Valid driver’s license and state-required auto insurance.
• Immunizations up-to-date; clearance for communicable diseases.
• Pass a comprehensive criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health histories and physical exams for patients.
• Manage medication orders and document care in EMR.
• Evaluate and treat patients in various healthcare settings.
• Assess, initiate, and coordinate patient care daily under physician supervision.
• Refer patients to other physicians and specialists with PCP approval.
• Act as liaison with healthcare professionals; educate and support staff, patients, and families.
• Participate in provider call schedule and staff meetings.
• Assist the IDT in planning 24-hour care.
• Document patient changes in the medical record and communicate to team members.
• Evaluate and treat patients in homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and hospitals.
• Precept medical students and residents during clinic rotation.
• Encourage Advanced Directives; discuss DNR with physician.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical documentation

Medication management

Communication with healthcare professionals

Care coordination

Education

Master’s degree in clinical nursing

Tools

EMR

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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