Nurse Practitioner

HealthDrive•New Providence, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthDrive is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to manage the medical needs of residents in skilled nursing facilities, serving both sub-acute rehabilitation and long-term care units. The role provides primary, post-acute, and preventative care, including diagnosing and treating health conditions, promoting good health practices, and overseeing residents’ overall health. The Nurse Practitioner conducts physical examinations, interprets and orders diagnostic tests, prescribes medications, maintains accurate records and schedules, and informs patients about their conditions and prescribed medications. The Nurse Practitioner works independently while collaborating with medical staff and on-site facility staff. The role also involves building strong working relationships with administrators and staff and serving as the primary point of contact for emergencies and routine medical visits. HealthDrive offers a three-week paid training program combining classroom learning, fieldwork, and mentorship from an experienced APRN. HealthDrive provides on-site healthcare services to residents in long-term care, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities. The position is five days per week, with no nights, weekends, or on-call duties.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
State professional Nurse Practitioner license.
Board certification.
DEA/Controlled Substance License.
Valid driver’s license.
Experience in at least one of these Nurse Practitioner specialties: gerontology, acute care, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology.
Effective communication skills with the geriatric or Medicare population.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with on-site staff.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to use email and the internet and learn healthcare-related software.

Nice To Haves

Nursing experience in ICU, ER, skilled nursing facilities, or psychiatric settings is a plus.
Pulmonary, critical care, or ventilator experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide primary, post-acute, and preventative care to residents in sub-acute rehabilitation and long-term care units.
Provide primary and preventative care to residents at an assigned facility.
Order and study diagnostic tests, including blood tests and X-rays.
Diagnose health conditions and illnesses.
Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases.
Prescribe medications.
Maintain accurate records and schedules.
Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications.
Oversee patients’ overall health.
Collaborate with on-site staff and build working relationships with facility administrators and staff.
Serve as the primary point of contact for emergencies and routine medical visits.

Benefits

Opportunity to earn $125,000–$200,000 or more.
Monthly performance-based bonuses.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Life insurance and LTD/STD benefits.
Dependent care spending account.
401(k).
Generous paid time off.
Fully covered malpractice insurance.
License renewal reimbursement for APRN, RN, DEA, and controlled substance licenses.
Free accredited CEU platform.
Clinical mentorship and training program.
Three-week paid training program.