Pulmonary NP: Acute & Long-Term Care

Essen Healthcare; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner (NP) to deliver comprehensive care in New Jersey. The NP will manage respiratory conditions, provide consults in long-term care, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Nursing and an active NP license, with at least 6 months of relevant experience. This role offers a chance to impact patient lives positively within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility.
• Active and unrestricted NP license.
• DEA license required.
• CPR certification (BCLS/BLS).
• Preferred: Experience in Pulmonary.

Responsibilities

• Provide pulmonology consults in nursing home and long-term care settings.
• Assess and manage respiratory conditions such as COPD and asthma.
• Conduct respiratory-focused evaluations and interpret pulmonary tests.
• Manage oxygen therapy and other respiratory medications.
• Educate residents and families on respiratory disease management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Graduation from an accredited NP program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Essen Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner (NP) to deliver comprehensive care in New Jersey. The NP will manage respiratory conditions, provide consults in long-term care, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Nursing and an active NP license, with at least 6 months of relevant experience. This role offers a chance to impact patient lives positively within a supportive environment.