Advanced Practice Nurse

Provides clinical services defined within the New Jersey Board of Nursing guidelines for Nurse Practitioners. Performs medical functions in accordance with legal and judicial mandates; completes job duties to meet state and federal standards and regulations as well as Henry J. Austin Health Center (HJAHC) policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited educational institution, Nurse Practitioner board certification by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience required.
• Current and valid NJ Nurse Practitioner licensure, CDS and DEA licensure.
• Capable of working with computers, software applications and other IT platforms or tools suitable for the health care environment.
• Good health and freedom from disabling physical and mental conditions which would impair the proper performance of the required duties, or which might endanger the health and safety of oneself or others.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
• High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
• Committed to providing evidence-based, patient-centered care to HJAHC’s population of uninsured and underserved patients in the greater Trenton Community.
• Willing and able to collaborate with and supervise the work of nurse practitioners, physician assistants and students as appropriate.
• Flexible and collaborative, able to work well in a team-based care setting; must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities