Nurse Practitioner

Genesis Global Group • Montclair, NJ

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Working interdependently with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers, this role provides a broad range of nurse practitioner services following established policies and protocols. The position involves assessing, managing, and treating acute, chronic, benign, and malignant breast conditions. Key responsibilities include interpreting medical imagery and pathology, performing genetic testing and counseling, developing patient care plans, and providing patient and family education and support. The role also requires meticulous documentation, adherence to safety principles, and participation in quality improvement activities. The Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with various healthcare professionals in a dynamic environment and perform routine office-based procedures.

Requirements

• Ability to understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies.
• Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy and discipline.
• Strong charting/documentation skills.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player.
• MA/MS
• Completion of an accredited nurse practitioner program.
• Graduate from an accredited school.
• Current NJ state NP license and CPR certification.
• DEA licensure in NJ.
• CDS licensure in NJ.

Nice To Haves

• Two to four years related experience or equivalent preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides services to patients including but not limited to ambulatory care, taking health histories, risk assessment and cancer screening, performing assessments, diagnosis, and conducting health education and counseling.
• Assess, manage and treat acute, chronic, benign, and malignant breast conditions.
• Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive status.
• Interpret breast imagery (ultrasound, mammogram, MRI) collaboratively with breast radiologist.
• Interpret breast pathology collaboratively with breast surgeon.
• Perform genetic testing based on NCCN guidelines, interpreting common testing results, and conducting counseling based on results.
• Develops plans of care based on patient assessment ensuring appropriate follow-up in accordance with established nurse practitioner protocols.
• Provides teaching and emotional support to patients and families.
• Refers patients for further care based on severity of illness and symptoms/response to treatments tried.
• Utilizes written guidelines/protocol for clinical decision making and management.
• Prescribes medication appropriate to breast care management.
• Routine office-based procedures: venipuncture, IV insertion, punch biopsies, post-operative care, suture removal and wound care.
• Prepares timely, legible, and complete documentation of all patient care as provided by law, regulation, and established policy.
• Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights.
• Applies safety principles as identified by established policy.
• Participates in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies/practices.
• Ensures compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; federal, state, and local regulations.
• Participates in quality improvement and utilization review activities.
• Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact and poise when interacting with office staff, patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• Voluntary Policies (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Supplemental STD)
• Legal Plan & Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Vacation & Holiday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level