Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Howell
US-NJ-Howell Twp
Hackensack Meridian Health
Req #: 170063
Type: Full Time with Benefits
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Overview: Join our primary care team as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in a dynamic, outpatient-only setting. In this role, you will be a leader in our patient-centered, coordinated care model, working collaboratively to assess, plan, and implement comprehensive patient care. We are seeking a professional who demonstrates strong competencies in clinical practice, leadership, and ethical decision-making. The (office hours) are Monday-Friday 8a-8p and Saturdays 8a-12p. The NP hours for during the week could either be 8a-430p or 12p-8p. Responsibilities: * Performs and documents accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem. * Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate. * Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on comprehensive knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and the indications and contraindications of pharmacologic agents and other treatment modalities. * Prescribes medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed. * Seeks opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) APN practice recognition (locally, nationally, and internationally) through conferences, publications, and presentations. * Provides care that is patient- and family-centered, compassionate, and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of disease. * Practices as a healthcare provider according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges. * Adheres to HMH nursing protocols, standards of care, and disease-specific quality indicators. * Applies evidence-based and value-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices and outcomes. * Evaluates patient/family transition of care planning, considering resource utilization, cost, quality, safety and self-management promotion for chronic conditions. * Demonstrates clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills pertinent to the practice specialty. * Completes medication reconciliations as appropriate. * Participate in annual APN peer review. * Translates `best practice' into clinical practice by evaluating current protocols and standards of care. * Provides culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education to patients and families. * Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team through participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds. * Serves as an advocate for patients and families, identifying and addressing obstacles to care progression and escalating issues as appropriate. * Serves as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team by addressing clinical, process, and system improvement opportunities. * Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups as necessary. * Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice and adheres to ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes. * Collaborates with medical staff to support nursing-led protocols. * Mentors other APNs, precepts students in APN programs and participates in educational programs for nursing as a clinical expert. * Identifies patient/family educational needs and collaborates to implement appropriate teaching materials. * Facilitates and participates in nursing educational programs as a clinical expert. * Promotes a collaborative work environment supporting the organizational mission, behavior expectations, values, and pillars. * Promotes innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice. * Participates in clinical research activities and disseminates findings through practice, education, presentations, and publications. * Identifies ethical care issues and coordinates interdisciplinary meetings to resolve them. * Adheres to the legal framework and scope of practice defined by the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, ensuring compliance with all applicable statutes and professional standards. * Comply with HMH and department-specific scope of services, policies and procedures as applicable to role. * Other duties and/or projects as assigned. * Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. Qualifications: * Education: * Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. * Graduate of an NLN/AACN-accredited nursing program. * Required Licenses & Certifications: * Current NJ State Professional Registered Nurse (RN) License. * Current NJ Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) License. * Board certification by AANP or ANCC. * AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. * Required Skills & Credentials: * Experience in a relevant patient care setting. * National Provider Identifier (NPI). * Active New Jersey prescriptive authority (CDS and DEA). * Ability to maintain a collaborative agreement with staff physicians. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. * Preferred Certification: * Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.