Job Information
RWJBarnabas Health Nurse Practitioner-PT Days-Ryan Whte Formla Aids-Jersey City-NJ in Jersey CIty, New Jersey
Nurse Practitioner-PT Days-Ryan Whte Formla Aids-Jersey City-NJReq #:0000145603
Category:Nurse Practitioner
Status:Part-Time
Shift:Day
Facility:Jersey City Medical Center
Department:Ryan Whte Formla Aids
Location:
Jersey City Medical Center, 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302
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. The position is credentialed by the Medical-Dental Staff. Functions within the scope of practice are outlined in collaborative agreement with a supervising physician. A physician performs comprehensive history, physical, and psychosocial assessment to clients attending the Infectious Disease, Center for Comprehensive Care clinic(Outpatient).
Qualifications:
Required:
Master's degree in nursing
Proficiency in Spanish
Current N.J. Licensure as an advanced nurse practitioner.
Preferred:
Experience and knowledge of HIV is preferred
Experience working with urban populations of multiple ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Good oral and written communication skills
Scheduling Requirements:
Part Time
20 hours (2 days 10 hours shifts)
Essential Functions:
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
Additional Information:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,
high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering
a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer