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Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Lakewood, NJ

Posted: 08/22/2024 Industry: Healthcare Job Number: 40002 Compensation: 135,000

Job Description

Job Overview - Nurse Practitioner (NP):
Take on a key role with our New Jersey client as a Nurse Practitioner (NP), specializing in ambulatory care for inmate patients within a correctional facility. You’ll collaborate with healthcare professionals and security officers to ensure effective patient care.

Compensation: $135,000 - $165,000/year
Location: Lakewood, NJ (Various NJ Locations)

Responsibilities as the Nurse Practitioner (NP):
  • Patient Care: Perform and document medical evaluations for inmate patients in compliance with national and state standards.
  • Treatment Planning: Develop and implement treatment plans, including prescribing medications as per state regulations.
  • Collaboration: Work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate medical records and documentation of patient histories and treatment outcomes.
  • Medication Management: Monitor and manage patient medications effectively.
Qualifications for the Nurse Practitioner (NP):
  • Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Licensing: RN license and Nurse Practitioner certification in New Jersey (DEA, CDS, and DEA-X licenses are also required).
  • Certifications: Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Experience: 2+ years of direct patient care experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred.
  • Skills: Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Flexibility: Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as required.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.
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