APN, Department of Family Medicine - Rowan-Virtua SOM

Rowan University • Mount Laurel, NJ

4d • $100,787 - $136,800

About The Position

The Department of Family Medicine at Rowan-Virtua SOM seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) to provide patient care in multiple clinical offices. This full-time role works with physicians to independently provide outpatient primary care, including taking patient histories, making assessments, ordering diagnostic tests, and making clinical decisions within the professional scope of practice.

The APN provides care to a determined patient population using a primary care model, educates patients and families, coordinates specialty referrals, and prescribes or recommends medications and other treatment within the role's scope. The position includes caring for patients ranging from newborns to geriatrics and requires evening and Saturday availability, usually one evening per week and one Saturday per month.

The successful candidate will maintain compliance with departmental and Rowan SOM policies and standards. The annual salary range is composed of a base salary and supplemental compensation based on regional benchmarking and internal equity by specialty. Placement depends on qualifications, professional experience, and other factors. Eligible employees may receive New Jersey State health, dental, and retirement benefits, accrued time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for the employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University in Glassboro. Spouse and dependent tuition reimbursement applies to undergraduate degrees only. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the University will not sponsor a work visa for this position.

Requirements

• Certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner in the State of New Jersey.
• At least two years of related nursing experience; ambulatory advanced practice nursing experience is preferred.
• Ability to provide independent clinical decision making within the professional scope of practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to quality patient care and a strong desire to improve the health and lives of others.
• Ability to work productively under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work evenings and Saturdays, usually one evening per week and one Saturday per month.
• Focus and attention to detail.
• Self-motivation toward personal and professional excellence.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of ambulatory advanced practice nursing experience.
• Commitment to quality patient care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and skills necessary for independent clinical decision making.
• Emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention.
• Experience developing treatment plans for acute and chronic disease management.
• Ability to educate and guide patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Experience performing physicals and well and sick visits for patients from newborns to geriatrics.
• Ability to create a welcoming and supportive environment and provide informed answers to patients' health questions.
• Dedication to meeting or exceeding established performance goals.
• Ability to keep appointment schedules running smoothly and efficiently.
• Ability to maintain patient communications through patient portal and EMR messaging.
• Motivational, transformational counseling and a positive, motivating attitude.
• Focus and attention to detail.
• Self-motivation toward personal and professional excellence.
• Ability to work productively under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient primary care in multiple clinical offices, working with physicians and making clinical decisions within the professional scope of practice.
• Manage patient care and treatment, including taking histories, making assessments, and ordering diagnostic testing.
• Perform physicals and well and sick visits for patients ranging from newborns to geriatrics.
• Develop treatment plans for acute and chronic disease management, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention.
• Educate and guide patients and families on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Provide patient and family education to meet their needs.
• Interface with physicians and other specialists concerning patient care.
• Communicate with families to obtain and provide information about patients' medical care and progress.
• Coordinate appropriate referrals for specialty consultations.
• Prescribe or recommend drugs, other treatments, or related therapeutic procedures.
• Maintain communication with patients through the patient portal and EMR messaging.
• Help keep appointment schedules running smoothly and efficiently.
• Keep abreast of departmental policies and procedures.
• Understand and adhere to Rowan SOM compliance standards, including the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive New Jersey State health benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Extensive accrued time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement for the employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University in Glassboro; spouse and dependent reimbursement applies to undergraduate degrees only.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed