Nurse Practitioner

　　Somerville, NJ 08876, USA

　　Req #10792

　　Thursday, December 28, 2023

　　Welcome to Zufall Health!

　　Position Summary

　　Under the direct supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director and/or Clinical Site Director, the Family Nurse Practitioner provides direct clinical care to patients as per education, training, license, and certification. The Family Nurse Practitioner is a member of Care Team with the purpose of providing evidence-based and quality medical care to Zufall Health Center patients.

　　Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

　　Provides care to patients in accordance with rights and privileges granted through RN licensure and APN certification including, but not limited to, diagnostic and therapeutic assessments, treatment of conditions and illnesses within the scope of practice, referral and follow-up of patients, and other duties as assigned. Serves as a primary care provider to appropriate panel of patients, and acts as patient advocate

　　Works closely with collaborating physician and follows the guidelines detailed in the joint protocol for Family Nurse Practitioners and collaborating physicians

　　Leads assigned clinical support staff within the patient care team to improve patient care

　　Participates in night and weekend call coverage in rotation with other providers as assigned. Consults with collaborating physician or Chief Medical Officer on cases as needed. Assists with weekend, night and early morning hours of operations and adjusts schedule as needed

　　Assists patients in obtaining community resources, referrals and other services as clinically indicated by the center's diverse populations. Assists the Chief Medical Officer and collaborating physician in accessing services for the center and its patients with the local provider community, including physicians, hospitals, and laboratories

　　Remains mindful of and achieves Federal and health center productivity standards

　　Participates in clinical performance improvement activities and conducts peer reviews of meetings as deemed necessary by the Chief Medical Officer. Attends regular meetings of the medical staff and other meetings as deemed necessary by the Chief Medical Officer

　　Participates in clinical operations by ensuring compliance according to local, state, and federal rules and regulations, and ensures that licensing, credentialing, and educational activities are kept current and up to date. Contributes to and follows established policies and protocols for clinical care

　　Participates in in-service educational programs and continuing education. Teaches and trains other health center staff and advance nurse practitioner students as needed

　　Participates in community health initiatives including health fairs, special immunization sessions, and other community and outreach activities as directed

　　Maintains membership in appropriate professional associations. Is an active member of the Medical Staff at Zufall Health Center

　　Follows code of conduct, policies and procedures of Zufall Health Center, and State and Federal regulations

　　Maintains client confidentiality and follows HIPAA regulations in all interactions

　　Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer, or other supervising physician

　　Assume duties of Director of Nursing as assigned in the absence of the Director of Nursing

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

　　To perform successfully, the individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.

　　Excellent verbal and written communication skills

　　Able to relate well to a diverse group of patients and staff

　　Able and willing to work on as needed basis in order to meet operational needs of the center

　　Proficient with computers, and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel, and electronic medical records

　　Learn and apply trauma informed care principles in everyday interactions

　　Ability to speak both English and Spanish strongly preferred

　　Education, Training and Experience

　　Bachelor’s degree as Registered Nurse and Master’s degree or Doctorate from an Advanced Nurse Practitioner training program from an accredited college or university

　　Certification as an APN in the area of training

　　Possession of an RN license and an Advance Nurse Practitioner license from New Jersey

　　Current certification as an Advance Nurse Practitioner in Family Practice

　　Possession of a valid DEA and CDS registration. BLS Certification

　　Minimum of one year experience in a community health setting preferred

　　are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

　　Thank you for taking the time to apply!

　　Other details

　　Job Family Clinical

　　Pay Type Salary

　　Hiring Rate $110,000.00

　　Somerville, NJ 08876, USA

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