Nurse Practitioner — Skilled Nursing Care Leader

Healthcare Nursing of Springfield; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Nursing of Springfield seeks a skilled Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive care at our skilled nursing facility. New graduates with strong clinical capabilities are welcome.

The role offers competitive compensation and extensive training and support. Responsibilities include patient assessments, care planning, injections, wound care, and educating patients on treatment plans, wellness, and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner is required.
• Demonstrated skills in clinical assessment, health promotion, infection control, medication administration, and pain management.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Commitment to self-development and staying current with professional standards.
• Experience in hospital or skilled nursing settings is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality patient care in a respectful, professional manner.
• Collaborate with physicians by identifying patient care issues, providing clinical insights, and implementing directives.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including interviews, physical exams, and medical history reviews.
• Document all patient care activities thoroughly and accurately in medical records.
• Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound management.
• Educate and counsel patients on treatment plans, wellness, and health maintenance.
• Develop and implement patient management plans to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain compliance with infection control policies and legal requirements.
• Participate in professional development activities and contribute to team growth and education.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Health promotion

Infection control

Medication administration

Pain management

Communication

Job description

Healthcare Nursing of Springfield seeks a skilled Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive care at our skilled nursing facility. New graduates with strong clinical capabilities are welcome.

The role offers competitive compensation and extensive training and support. Responsibilities include patient assessments, care planning, injections, wound care, and educating patients on treatment plans, wellness, and maintenance.