Nurse Practitioner

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Ryan White Formula Aids

Req #: 0000219085

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $57.69 - $91.35 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner functions under the supervision of the medical director in providing patient care utilizing the scope of practice defined by regulatory standards. He/She performs specific duties that are considered an integral part of the nursing team. To provide comprehensive ambulatory care to HIV positive children, adolescents and adults. Position is credentialed by the Medical-Dental Staff. Functions within the scope of practice outlined in collaborative agreement with supervising physician.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• NJ Licensure as Advanced Practice Nurse
• Master's degree in nursing
• NP Certification
• CDS and DEA
• BLS

Experience:

• Experience and knowledge of HIV is preferred
• Experience working with urban populations of multiple ethnic and cultural backgrounds

Schedule:

• Day
• 20 hours/week
• Flexible shifts

Essential Functions

• Performs comprehensive history, physical, and psychosocial assessment to clients attending the Infectious Disease, Center for Comprehensive Care clinic
• Diagnoses and treats common acute conditions, illnesses or minor trauma within legally accepted protocols in collaboration with the physician
• Develops a treatment plan on every client
• Assesses the client's psychosocial, emotional, physiologic and environmental needs and priorities
• Informs, teaches, counsels, and guides the client and to assume responsibility for the management of his or her own health care
• Evaluates the client's response to the medical treatment and revises the plan of care as appropriate
• Participates in the clinics quality assurance plan by working toward clinic and required grant goals
• Participates in clinic audits by assisting in the preparing of client charts
• Responsible for adhering to and promoting clinics policies and procedures
• Participates in grand rounds and case conferences
• Attends in-services programs and continuing education to increase knowledge base
• Participates in clinical and departmental meetings and trainings as necessary and appropriate
• Maintains required organizational and departmental specific competencies
• Demonstrates flexibilities to meet staffing needs of department/organization
• Acts as a role model and resource person for those who are working directly and indirectly with the clients
• Promotes and fosters a positive work atmosphere
• Performs other duties as assigned

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer