Pulmonology Nurse Practitioner (Nursing Home)

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

Job summary

Essen Medical Associates in Hackensack, New Jersey is seeking a compassionate Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on delivering comprehensive Pulmonary care to patients both in long-term care and acute settings, playing a vital part in improving patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 months experience in long-term care or skilled nursing, an active NP license, and strong communication skills. Join Essen Medical Associates to make a meaningful impact and grow professionally in 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 (training available if not).
• Preferred: Familiarity with EMR systems (training provided).

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.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Graduation from an accredited NP program

Tools

EMR systems (e.g., Sigma, Visual, PCC)

Job description

Overview

At Essen Health Care, we care for that!

As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties.

Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!

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.