Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Home Health

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Home Health

Locations: Newark, NJ

• Providers will be servicing Newark Area, Elizabeth, and Near the Airport

• Should expect to travel around a max of 60 mile radius

• Office Site: Montclair, New Jersey 07042

Salary Details:

• $140K- $155K Annual Salary - depending on experience
• This position includes a company car or a travel stipend to cover work-related transportation expenses

Shifts - Full Time Hours

• M-F 8am-5pm
• No weekends

Contract Type - Direct Hire

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic team working at a Home Based Primary Care Practice. The NP will provide high-quality care to Geriatirc patients performing assessments, diagnoses, and treatments under the guidance of established clinical protocols. This role is ideal for an NP who thrives in an autonomous environment, values holistic patient care, and is passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults.

General Overview:

The Nurse Practitioners we seek are those who have directly related experience in home health, geriatrics, hospice and primary care. The Nurse Practitioner who wants to practice medicine with a focus on patient care, not volume. We want our clinicians to take the time needed to truly address the patient's needs.

Essential Functions:

Patient Care:

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to geriatric patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Conduct thorough health evaluations, including physical exams and medication reviews.
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and caregivers.

Home Visits:

• Travel to patients' homes to deliver medical care, ensuring a comfortable and safe environment.
• Identify and address environmental and social factors impacting patient health.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including Medical Assistants to coordinate patient care.
• Communicate effectively with family members and caregivers to provide education and support.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Maintain accurate and timely medical records within Aprima
• Ensure compliance with all applicable healthcare regulations and organizational policies.

Job Requirements

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license and certification in the state of New Jersey
• Federal DEA License/eligibility
• Active CPR/BLS Certification
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care, Home Health, (preferred) or Hospice required
• Experience/Comfortable with providing care for senior/geriatiric populations
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment skills.
• Comfortable traveling into patients homes

Benefits

This is a direct hire opportunity and benefits will be offered by our client.

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans
• Wellness Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Pet Discount Program
• 401k plan
• This position includes a company car or a travel stipend to cover work-related transportation expenses

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.