Nurse Practitioner Resident

Henry J Austin Health Center • Trenton, NJ

299d

About The Position

Henry J. Austin Health Center delivers person-centered, high-quality health care. Working with our community partners, our exceptional team provides trauma-informed, holistic care to maximize individuals' strengths and abilities to achieve optimal health and well-being. The Nurse Practitioner Resident will provide clinical services under the supervision of the Project Director of Nurse Practitioner Residency Program, performing medical functions in accordance with legal and judicial mandates and HJAHC policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited institution.
• Nurse Practitioner board certification by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
• Must be qualified to obtain current and valid NJ Nurse Practitioner licensure, CDS and DEA licensure.
• Valid NJ Nurse Practitioner licensure, CDS and DEA licensure must be obtained within one year of hire.
• Valid National Provider Identification (NPI) number.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with underserved populations.
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems.

Responsibilities

• Manages a panel of patients and works to maintain advanced access scheduling and continuity of care for his/her patient panel.
• Works collaboratively with a clinical team to manage the continuity patient panel, including participation in mandatory daily team huddles.
• Develops and explains patient treatment plans, considering various patient factors affecting communication and engagement.
• Diagnoses and treats patients utilizing best-practices techniques for preventive screenings, history taking, physical examination, and diagnostic testing.
• Maintains awareness of medication interactions and advises patients on medication needs.
• Participates in ongoing learning to build medical knowledge, including participation in provider meetings.
• Maintains complete and adequate medical charts and follows procedures for documentation and coding.
• Participates in quality and clinical peer reviews and serves on quality and clinical committees.
• Monitors and supports the activities of any students assigned to the department.
• Provides professional direction to other medical and nursing personnel.
• Engages in ongoing learning to provide trauma-informed care in a team-based care model.
• Determines the need for physician collaboration, specialty referral, and/or emergency room consultation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees