Full Time Family Nurse Practitioner New

About Us:

Saint James Health is a not-for-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center network (FQHC) with locations in Newark, New Jersey. Saint James Health's mission is to provide full spectrum quality primary care in a culturally competent setting regardless of ability to pay. Established in 2015 in Newark's Ironbound community Saint James Health has seen over 10,000 patients and we're still growing! With our state-of-the-art electronic health record and amazing staff, we are always innovating to help our patients and the communities we serve stay healthy. Join us - we look forward to meeting you.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments, which includes comprehensive annual wellness exams on patients
• Counsels and educates patients and families about benefits and programs available to help them live healthier lives.
• Documents items such as: appropriate chief complaint, all applicable diagnosis, past medical, family, and social history, review of systems, examinations, medications, allergies, assessment, and plan.
• Responsible for the coordination of care with primary care providers, specialists, and appropriate ancillary services.
• Completes all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Maintains quality of care standards as defined by the practice.
• Deliver evidence-based, timely care in a manner that reduces avoidable hospitalizations, maximizes quality of life, and puts patient health and satisfaction first
• Prescribe medications, order tests as needed
• Perform effectively, as reflected by improved patient quality outcomes, which will be measured and reported monthly
• Facilitates closing gaps in care by educating patients about preventive monitoring and working with physician practices to schedule diagnostic testing.
• Participates in the integrated care team meetings, work closely with SJH Case Managers
• Knowledge of disease diagnosis and prevention.
• Make assessment of patient's health status.
• Develop treatment plan.
• Follow-up and evaluate patient's status.
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license.
• Current and unrestricted DEA certificate.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and practice autonomously..
• Must be proficient with medical instruments and equipment required by the work.
• Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in verbal and written form, with retail and medical partners at various levels, patients, family members, physicians and representatives of the community.
• Sound understanding of all federal and state regulations including HIPAA and OSHA.
• 1 or more years of NP experience preferred.
• Managed Care/IPA/Health Plan experience.

Patient Type:

• Pediatric
• Adults
• Geriatric
• Family
• Women's Health

Schedule:

• Four days a week
• Additional Per diem available for 5th day or Saturday 9am-1pm

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

Benefits:

• 403B
• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid time off
• Sick Time
• Education Time