Nurse Practitioner - LIFE Center Clinic - LIFE Williamstown

Inspira Health•Williamstown, NJ

12d•$113,568 - $168,064•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner provides primary medical coverage to Inspira LIFE participants, including initial, semi-annual, and additional physical assessments; development and implementation of plans of care; evaluation and treatment of physical complaints and acute illness; and management of chronic illnesses. The role integrates primary care treatment plans into the interdisciplinary team’s overall plans and coordinates with team members, participants, caregivers, nursing facility staff, and physicians to support participant care. The Nurse Practitioner also provides education to participants, caregivers, and staff; directs daily clinic activities; and may support another Inspira LIFE Center based on operational needs. The position may involve working at either the Vineland or Williamstown LIFE Program as census and operational needs change. The Nurse Practitioner provides care in the clinic and, as needed, in hospitals, nursing facilities, or participants’ homes. Responsibilities include preventive health maintenance, prudent prescribing, referrals after consultation with the Primary Care Physician, discharge planning, and rotating night and weekend on-call coverage. The role also contributes to clinical standards, policies, quality monitoring, staff guidance, and the daily operation of the center. Applicants must have graduated from a master's-level program at an accredited school of nursing and have at least two years of experience working with frail or elderly people. A Geriatrics Nurse Practitioner background and Spanish-speaking ability are preferred. Required credentials include a New Jersey RN license, New Jersey APN license, Nurse Practitioner certification with prescriptive authority, and Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and DEA credentials. The role has physical requirements that include frequent standing, sitting, walking, reaching, carrying, and talking; constant hearing and vision; and the ability to lift and carry up to 65 pounds and push or pull up to 150 pounds using appropriate body mechanics and equipment. Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and the ability to use department equipment are required. Medical clearance for communicable diseases and current immunizations are required before direct participant contact. Benefits information is provided through the employer’s benefits website; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

Requirements

Graduation from a master's-level program at an accredited school of nursing.
At least 2 years of experience working with frail or elderly people.
New Jersey RN license.
New Jersey APN license issued by the NJ State Board of Nursing.
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority.
Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and DEA credentials.
Corrected vision and hearing within normal range; verbal communication ability; manual and finger dexterity; eye-hand coordination; and ability to use department equipment.
Ability to lift and carry up to 65 pounds and push or pull up to 150 pounds using appropriate body mechanics and equipment.
Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before direct participant contact.

Nice To Haves

Geriatrics Nurse Practitioner background.
Spanish-speaking ability.

Responsibilities

Provide primary medical coverage and conduct initial, semi-annual, and other needed physical assessments of participants.
Develop and implement appropriate plans of care for Inspira LIFE participants.
Evaluate participant complaints and provide appropriate treatment; evaluate and treat acute illness and manage chronic illnesses and conditions.
Integrate primary care treatment plans into the interdisciplinary team’s overall plans of care and coordinate care with team members.
Provide teaching and education to participants and caregivers, and clinical support and teaching to Inspira LIFE staff.
Direct daily activities of the Inspira LIFE Clinic and act as a resource in new-participant intake and day-to-day center operations.
Round in contracted nursing facilities and manage participant care there as requested and directed by the Primary Care Physician, including visits and telephone contact with facility staff.
Keep the interdisciplinary team informed of participant medical conditions and changes, document changes in medical records, and participate in team meetings and care planning.
Participate in discharge planning for acute and long-term placement and coordinate 24-hour care delivery.
Provide preventive health maintenance, including immunizations, screenings, and monitoring of relevant indicators, following Inspira LIFE clinical protocols.
Prescribe medications, therapies, and other treatments prudently; refer participants to specialists after consultation with the Primary Care Physician.
Make hospital, nursing facility, or home visits when needed.
Work with the Medical Director and Clinic Coordinator to formulate clinical policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Assist in developing standards of care; monitor and evaluate patient care practices and service delivery; and guide and train staff on medical and quality assurance matters.
Advise the Medical Director and Primary Care Physicians on improving accountability of Inspira LIFE services and communicate resource needs as the program expands.
Keep current with nursing knowledge, especially geriatrics, through professional seminars and conferences; participate in staff, in-service, and peer review meetings.
Participate in rotating clinical on-call duties, including night and weekend call.
Educate others about policies and procedures when non-compliance is observed, anticipate problems, and take action to prevent escalation.
Support another Inspira LIFE Center or work at either the Vineland or Williamstown LIFE Program when census or operational needs require.