APN, Department of Family Medicine - Rowan-Virtua SOM

Rowan HR • Mount Laurel, NJ

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About The Position

The Department of Family Medicine at Rowan-Virtua SOM is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) to provide outpatient primary care across multiple clinical offices. This full-time role works with physicians while independently providing patient care within the professional scope of practice. Care includes taking histories, making assessments, ordering diagnostic tests, and clinical decision-making. The position serves patients from newborns through geriatrics and emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute and chronic conditions.

The APN provides patient and family education, coordinates referrals and consultations, communicates with physicians and other specialists, and supports patients and families regarding medical care and progress. The role also involves maintaining efficient appointment schedules and communicating with patients through the patient portal and electronic medical record (EMR). The schedule generally includes one evening shift per week and one Saturday per month.

Candidates must be certified as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner in New Jersey and have at least two years of related nursing experience, preferably as an ambulatory advanced practice nurse. The stated annual base salary range is $100,787 to $136,800 for Instructor; supplemental compensation is based on regional benchmarking standards and internal equity by specialty. Placement within the range 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, subject to the stated undergraduate-degree limitation for spouses and dependents. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the University will not sponsor a work visa.

Requirements

• Certification as either a Clinical Nurse Specialist or a Nurse Practitioner in the State of New Jersey.
• At least two years of related nursing experience.
• Ability to make independent clinical decisions within the professional scope of practice.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and meet the needs of patients and families.
• Ability to work productively under minimal supervision.
• Focus and attention to detail.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Related nursing experience as an ambulatory advanced practice nurse.
• Commitment to quality patient care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide motivational, transformational counseling with a positive and motivating attitude.
• Strong desire to help improve the health and lives of others.
• Self-motivation toward personal and professional excellence.
• Ability to meet or exceed established performance goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient primary care to patients in multiple clinical offices, independently and in coordination with physicians, within the professional scope of practice.
• Manage patient care and treatment, including taking histories, making assessments, ordering diagnostic testing, and clinical decision-making.
• Perform physical examinations and well and sick visits for patients ranging from newborns to geriatrics.
• Develop treatment plans for acute and chronic disease management and emphasize health promotion and disease prevention.
• Educate and guide patients and families on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Create a welcoming and supportive environment for individuals with health questions and provide informed answers.
• Maintain appointment schedules smoothly and efficiently.
• Communicate with patients through the patient portal and EMR messaging.
• Perform in an expanded nursing role and meet the needs of an assigned number of patients using a primary care model.
• Interface with physicians and other specialists regarding patient care.
• Interface with families to obtain and provide information concerning patients’ medical care and progress.
• Coordinate appropriate referrals to specialties for patient care consultations.
• Prescribe or recommend drugs, other treatments, or related therapeutic procedures.
• 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.
• Work evening and Saturday hours, generally one evening per week and one Saturday per month.

Benefits

• Comprehensive New Jersey State health benefits for eligible employees.
• Dental benefits for eligible employees.
• Retirement benefits for eligible employees.
• Accrued time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement for the employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University; reimbursement for spouses and dependents applies to undergraduate degrees only.

What This Job Offers

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