Nurse Practitioner-Ft Day-Health & Wellness-West Orange- NJ

Job Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner is may be required to rotate between the Employee Health and Wellness clinics although the main location will be out of Hamilton,

With advanced clinical expertise, the NP performs fitness for duty evaluations, health evaluations and medical clearances of existing employees and potential new hires in accordance to the department s policies, procedures and protocols,

The NP also evaluates employees for new hire screenings, medical surveillance, return to work clearances, health screenings and for-cause substance testing,

The NP performs many of these same services for external clients as well. Clinics are open 7:30-5.

Job Requirements:

• Licensure as an Advanced Practical Nurse required; Bachelor s degree ,BSN, BA, BS, required,
• Master s degree , MSN, MPH, MPA, preferred,
• A minimum of three years of direct hands-on experience working in occupational/employee health, primary care and/or urgent care settings required Department of Transportation ,DOT, Certification preferred, without DOT certification, must be obtained within 6 months of employment,
• BLS-CPR and ACLS Certification

Job Description:

• Provides medical assessments, treatments, clearances for RWJBH applicants, team members, constituents and external customers per specific company profiles & or regulatory standards,

• Serves employees and provides timely evaluation and treatment of work-related injuries, illnesses and exposures,

• Performs clinical care professionally, serving as a customer advocate and role model,

• Clinical practice accurately reflects NJ Board of Medical Examiners regulations, Code of Ethics, the current NJ Department of Health requirements, and RWJBH policies and procedures,

• Evaluates current protocols and standards of care for translation of best practice into clinical practice,

• Supports the development of evidenced-based practice protocols and standards of care that include interventions and treatments to achieve desired outcomes,

• Applies evidence and value-based practices to achieve positive outcomes for patients,

• Prescribes medications and/or recommends over-the-counter medications as appropriate,

• Initiates laboratory tests, immunizations, and diagnostic test/procedures as appropriate according to regulation and scope of practice,

• Demonstrates competent clinical skills with treatment plans using most effective screening test or procedure

• Collaborates with physician and consults effectively with other members of the health care team

• Demonstrate effective communication skills interdisciplinary to achieve results.

• Provides accurate, systematic and organized documentation of findings, recommendations/plan and education

• Independently participates in continuing education and maintains documentation,

• Develops a personal plan of development in area of clinical expertise, conferring with leader on goals and objectives,

• Provides culturally diverse and educationally appropriate education in relation to patient care/needs.

• Serves as a clinical resource to nursing staff, patients, and other multidisciplinary team members across the continuum to evaluate complex patients and identify appropriate interventions and evaluation of outcomes,

• Acts as a resource to staff for addressing clinical, process, and system opportunities for improvement which promote excellence in care and clinical outcomes,

• Promotes a collaborative work environment which supports the organizational mission, behavior expectations and values,

• Track, analyze, and report on relevant clinical and quality data and metrics as needed and requested

• Identifies ethical care issues and coordinates interdisciplinary collaborative meetings to resolve those issues.

• Participates/Provides report out in Hospitals Safety, Infection Control and/or Environment of Care meetings as assigned.

Additional Information:

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.

Barnabas Health Medical Group is a multispecialty group practice comprised of highly trained and experienced world class primary and specialty care physicians. Barnabas Health Medical Group physicians provide compassionate and innovative cutting-edge care for people at every stage of life at easily accessible facilities conveniently located throughout New Jersey. Backed by the vast continuum of resources of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest not-for-profit integrated health care delivery system in New Jersey and one of the largest in the nation, our dedicated physicians and expertly trained supporting staff continuously strive for clinical excellence.

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans

• 401 (k)

• PTO

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer