The Family Nurse Practitioner will provide direct patient care, including physical exams, diagnostic testing, and therapeutic procedures. They are also responsible for developing patient management plans, prescribing medication, and ensuring continuity of care through referrals and follow-ups.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold an unrestricted New Jersey registered nurse license and be certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner. At least one year of experience in family medicine or a clinical setting is required, along with DEA and controlled substance registrations.
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Job description
Description **
Shortened weekend hours! Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun 8am-4pm. Block scheduling 3x12's then 2x12's and 2x8's. Must be willing to work every other weekend ***
Position
Family
Nurse
Practitioner
Reports to:
Medical
Director (as assigned)
Summary: Urgent Care Physicians of New Jersey LLC provides urgent care to those in need for Atlantic Health Urgent Care. We are seeking Family Nurse Practitioners for Urgent Care centers situated throughout New Jersey, particularly, Totowa, NJ. Prior urgent care or walk-in center experience is preferred. One (1) year experience in family medicine and/or clinical setting is required. As a rapidly growing company, there are advancement and professional development opportunities. Several educational opportunities. Compensation commensurate with experience
Job
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations and the counseling of patients towards compliance with treatment
Order diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests, and interpret results accordingly
Perform therapeutic procedures such as incision and drainage, splinting, suturing, infection management and wound care
Prescribe pharmaceuticals and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions
Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and, moreover, deliver continuity of care (including referral of patients to specialists and to other relevant patient care components, as medically necessary and appropriate)
Regularly communicate with patients regarding testing results, follow-up care, and additional information
Willing to travel to other sites as needed, willing to travel in inclement weather
Willing to participate in On-Call
Compensation
Medical through Cigna (multiple tiers depending on coverage and cost desires)
Vision and Dental through Principal, NJ Delta Dental & VSP
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Sick time
Accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Hospital insurance
Cancer insurance
PTO & NJ Sick Time
401k through Voya, company match availability after 1 year of service and 1000 hours worked
Life Insurance provided by the company 50k
Accident, Cancer, Hospital, and Disability insurance are available through Aflac
Additional voluntary benefits like short term disability insurance, cancer insurance, hospital insurance, critical illness insurance, supplemental life, etc. are also offered through Aflac
Critical Illness, Supplemental Life, and Accident insurance are available through Principal
Hourly range listed below
Requirements
License (unrestricted and in good standing) as a registered professional nurse in the State of New Jersey
Certified by the New Jersey, Board of Nursing as an advanced practice nurse. Family Nurse Practitioner certification
Controlled dangerous substance registration with the State of New Jersey
Registration with the Drug Enforcement Administration of the U.S. Department of Justice
DOT certified, or willing to be DOT certified within 6 mos. of hire
