Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner / Nursing Home - Hackensack, NJ (#3420) Location: Hackensack, NJ Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time (minimum of 3 days for Part-time) Salary: $135,000 - $150,000/yr Position Overview We are currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner to fill an opening with a multi-specialty practice located in Hackensack, NJ. This role focuses on providing primary and specialized care to residents in a nursing home or skilled nursing facility setting, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care for the elderly and chronically ill population. Why Join Us? Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive annual salary range of $135,000 - $150,000/yr. Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Flexible Spending Account. Paid Time Off. Retirement Savings. Commuter Benefits program. Visa Sponsorship opportunities. Malpractice insurance coverage. Loan repayment. Flexible schedules. Stable Employment. Exclusive 20% Discount Tuition Reduction with local College. Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive nursing home environment. New graduates are welcome to apply. Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes for nursing home residents, many of whom have complex medical and psychosocial needs. Qualifications Education: Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program. Licensure: Must have an active New Jersey State Nurse Practitioner license. Experience: New graduates are welcome to apply. Technical Skills: Proficient in performing comprehensive geriatric assessments, medication management, wound care, chronic disease management, and utilizing eClinicalWorks electronic health records. Soft Skills: Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, patience, and the ability to work collaboratively with nursing home staff, families, and physicians. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive primary care services to nursing home residents, including physical examinations, health assessments, and preventive care. Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions commonly seen in the elderly, such as hypertension, diabetes, heart failure, dementia, infections, and respiratory illnesses. Prescribe medications, monitor for adverse drug reactions and polypharmacy, and adjust treatment plans as needed. Order, interpret, and analyze diagnostic tests and laboratory results. Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team (nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, and attending physicians). Monitor residents' health status through regular rounds, assessments, and communication with nursing staff. Educate residents and families on disease management, medication adherence, treatment options, and end-of-life care when appropriate. Respond to acute changes in resident condition and coordinate timely interventions or transfers to higher levels of care. Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation in electronic medical records in accordance with nursing home regulations. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, care conferences, and family meetings to optimize resident outcomes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Greenlife Healthcare Staffing