Center Pool - Nurse Practitioner
Company: CarePoint Health Management Associates
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: June 20, 2022
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Job Description:
CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey's leading health care
systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded
hospitals - Bayonne Medical Center, Christ Hospital, and Hoboken
University Medical Center. CarePoint united these three area
hospitals to provide 360 degree coordinated care by integrating the
medical facilities and physician networks associated with these
institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest
private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey, and each year
provides care to over 300,000 individuals. CarePoint prides itself
on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis
on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management.
Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts,
CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader
healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address
urgent population health needs.The Nurse Practitioner (NP), under
the general direction of the physician, will provide healthcare in
a variety of clinical settings within the Scope of the Nurse
Practice Act. The NP is responsible for providing acute inpatient
care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing,
treating, educating, and admitting/discharging patients. Works
closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to
patient care.The successful candidate will / be able to: -
Knowledgeable of Federal, State Laws and Regulation, Accreditation
and License requirements as governed by established policies and
procedures - Assesses patient status and obtains a comprehensive
health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews;
assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history,
psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing
thorough physical examination. - Orders/performs appropriate
laboratory, diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other
information as needed, including consultation with physicians and
other clinicians for the evaluation of illness. - Integrates data
to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including
identification of any health risks. - Develops and implements
treatment plan including but not limited to prescribing/dispensing
medications in compliance with medical practice guidelines and
state laws. Makes appropriate adjustments of medications
substitutions as needed for patient care. - Patient / Family
Education and Communication. Instructs patient/family regarding
medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health
promotion/illness prevention. Recommends appropriate community
resources to meet patient/family needs. Communicates appropriate
case management information to other professionals and community
agencies. Prepares documentation for medical recordsincluding
updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test
results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written format or
electronically. - Participates in peer and quality reviews, chart
reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other
continuing education and quality assurance activities to
demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and
procedures. Identifies, documents and actively reports issues and
system barriers through appropriate administrative and medical
staff channels. - Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team
on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality
requirements. Promotes patient advocacy. - Collaborates with
physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of
patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits
according to treatment plan including triaging patient
calls/e-mails. - Monitors patients progress along the continuum of
care intervening as necessary to ensure appropriateness of setting
and services provided are high quality, efficient and effective.
Coordinates plan of care. - Assist in discharge planning. Ensures
an appropriate discharge plan. Facilitates implementation of
discharge plan and discharge teaching and updates discharge plan in
collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in accordance with
patient's clinical course and continuing needs to expedite post
discharge care. - Active NJ Advance Practice License -
Certification - Maintain unrestricted CDS, DEA, - ACLS, and BLS -
New Graduates encouraged to applyWhat We Offer Competitive pay Full
Time Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401k with
Company match Generous paid time off Paid Holidays Tuition
Reimbursement Advancement and career development opportunities
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