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Zufall Health Center Nurse Practitioner in West Orange, New Jersey
Nurse Practitioner
West Orange, NJ 07052, USA
Req #10883
Monday, May 20, 2024
Welcome to Zufall Health!
Position Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), SVP of Medical Services, and/or Clinical Site Director, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides direct clinical care to patients as per education, training, license, and certification. The NP 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 NP 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 NPs 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 CMO 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 CMO 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 CMO. Attends regular meetings of the medical staff and other meetings as deemed necessary by the CMO
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 NP 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 CMO, or other supervising physician
Assume duties of Director of Nursing as assigned by the SVP of Nursing and Clinical Operations.
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 NP 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
Bicultural and bilingual experience valued
As a condition of employment, we require that all staff are fully vaccinated against flu. Therefore, if hired during flu season (typically between September-May), all new employees need to be fully vaccinated against flu and are required to provide documentation of receiving flu vaccines upon hire.
Zufall Health 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
West Orange, NJ 07052, USA
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