Pulmonology Nurse Practitioner (Nursing Home)

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

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in delivering comprehensive Pulmonary care to patients, working closely with an interdisciplinary team in both long-term care and acute settings.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while growing professionally within a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide pulmonology consults in nursing home and long-term care settings
• Assess and manage respiratory conditions such as COPD, asthma, sleep apnea, and chronic respiratory failure
• Conduct respiratory-focused evaluations and interpret pulmonary tests and imaging
• Manage oxygen therapy, inhalers, nebulizer treatments, and other respiratory medications
• Collaborate with pulmonologists and interdisciplinary teams
• Educate residents and families on respiratory disease management and smoking cessation
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and participate in quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility (Hospital/outpatient office experience will also be considered)
• Active and unrestricted NP license
• DEA license required
• CPR certification (BCLS/BLS)
• Master’s degree in Nursing (NP applicants)
• Graduation from an accredited NP program
• Preferred: Experience in Pulmonary (training available if not)
• Preferred: Familiarity with EMR systems (e.g., Sigma, Visual, PCC – training provided)
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.