Nurse Practitioner - Nursing Home jobs in New Jersey

We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. As an advanced practice registered nurse, you’ll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. The job description of a nurse practitioner includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ health. You’ll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives. You should have experience in one of the following Nurse Practitioner specialties: acute care, neonatal care, pediatrics, cardiology, family health, women’s health or psychiatry. Extensive clinical experience on primary care is vital. As a Nurse Practitioner, you’ll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important. If you’re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and their medical records
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
• Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
• Prescribe medications
• Maintain accurate records and schedules
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
• Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
• Oversee patients’ overall health
• Promote good health practices
• Advance professional knowledge and conduct research

Skills

• Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner in a clinic, hospital, ER or other setting
• Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices
• Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong ethics
• Team spirit with a positive attitude
• Patience and cool-headedness
• Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
• Valid nurse practitioner license
• Master’s degree; PhD is a plus'

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Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Malpractice insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Internal Medicine
• Pain Medicine
• Primary Care
• Wound Care

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Acute care
• Outpatient
• Private practice
• Telehealth

Application Question(s):

• Do you have prior experience providing services in a home setting?

License/Certification:

• Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations