Full Time Family Nurse Practitioner

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