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AdvoCare lists this Nurse Practitioner opportunity in fort lee, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare to children from birth to adolescence. This includes providing general and preventive care, conducting physical examinations, diagnosing and treating illnesses, ordering and interpreting lab tests, and prescribing medications. The NP plays a vital role in all aspects of patient care, including evaluation, treatment planning, and consultation, while working collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care.
Advocare, LLC is a physician-owned partnership of leading pediatricians, family practitioners, and specialists in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. As a Nurse Practitioner, you'll be an integral member of a forward-thinking clinical team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and service in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Nurse Practitioner Essential Functions:
Performing physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses
Administering and performing diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory tests
Creating patient care plans and contributing to existing ones.
Detecting changes in patients' health and modifying treatment plans, as needed.
Educating and counseling patients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care
Facilitating the patient's transition within and between health care settings, e.g., admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
Collaborating with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
Planning and managing patient care according to the patient's needs
Ensuring compliance with all healthcare regulations including HIPPA, OSHA, etc.
Actively maintaining knowledge of current medical research and trends
Nurse Practitioner Required Skills/Abilities: Proficiency with medical instruments and equipment required to perform your work.
Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare workers, and collaborate with team members
Must be able to think critically, evaluate various options to treat a condition and then identify the one he or she decides will have the best outcome.
Maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced yet friendly environment
Must be well organized and detail-oriented; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion concerning health service records and information
Education and Experience: Board Certified Advanced Practice Nurse licensure required
Graduate degree from an accredited nursing program, such as a Master of Science in nursing
Benefits Available: Multiple medical and prescription coverage options
Dental and vision care plans
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), where applicable
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Voluntary critical illness, cancer, and accident insurance
Voluntary hospital indemnity coverage
Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary term life insurance and AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Part-time Benefits: Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
Salary Description
$60-$65 per hour
Worksite address
fort lee, NJ, 07024, US
Who can apply
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