Description
Nurse Practitioner (ENT) Opportunity in the Jersey City, NJ area - Next to NYC!!
Must have some experience in ENT
Hours are M-F, 8 : 30am - 5pm
Salary in $120K range with full hospital system benefits
Otolaryngology Nurse Practitioner
DUTIES :
Provide outpatient otolaryngology care in a private office taking detailed histories, physical examinations, development and implementation of treatment plans, prescribing medication, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging studies.
Perform Flexible Nasopharyngeal Laryngoscopies daily to assisting the diagnosis and prevention of head and neck carcinomas, voice, and swallowing disorders.
Perform nasal endoscopies, epistaxis control, nasal cauterizations and assisting in balloon sinuplasty procedures for the diagnosis and management of chronic sinusitis / allergic rhinitis.
Management of inner ear disorders including vertigo and hearing loss while working closely with on-site audiologists.
REQUIREMENTS :
Conduct physical exams and evaluate current health status.
Maintain initial patient histories, document progress notes and discharge summaries.
Responsible for interpreting laboratory, radiographic and specimen cytology.
Review accuracy of patient medical records.
Conduct consultations for various otolaryngology surgeries.
Impart post-surgical care of patients, which includes : removal of sutures, bandages, aspiration of seromas and hematomas, removal of nasal packing, nasal irrigation and suctioning.
Coordinate with physician, handle patient phone calls, schedule patients for surgery, review medical clearances, consult with anesthesiologists.
Verify various insurance plans for procedures
Managed infection prevention and control programs, familiarity with sterilization, disinfection and sanitation in a health care facility.
Perform various non-surgical procedures
Educate patients and family members regarding treatment process, post treatment guidelines and treatment follow-up.
Licensed in the State of New Jersey
Proper CDS / DEA License for prescribing of medications