Nurse Practitioner - Home Health Family Practice
VNA Health Group
Freehold, NJ

Overview:

 

Community Health Center (CHC) offers comprehensive, community based, preventive, primary care and wellness services for New Jersey residents of all ages at four convenient locations.CHC health care services are designed to meet the specific needs of the entire family – from annual check-ups and immunizations to sick visits, mental health counseling and critical prenatal care. 

 

Position Summary:

Community Health Center is seeking a Family Practice Advanced Practice Nurse for the LGBTQ program in Asbury Park.  This position will be responsible for providing primary care services to clients of the VNACJ Community Health Center/Ryan White, LGBTQ program.

Responsibilities:

Principal Responsibilities:

• Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers
• Provides primary care services to clients and families within established guidelines
• Monitors quality and appropriateness of services provided
• Initiates client teaching for individuals and families 
• Prescribes medications as needed
• Participates as part of the health care team
• Participates in community outreach to educate the community regarding CHC services
• Adheres to agency infection control and safety policies and guidelines of primary care regulatory agencies

Qualifications:

Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications:

Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse in NJ

Master’s degree in Nursing from an NLN accredited program

Maintains current CPR and professional certifications

Excellent primary care skills and thorough knowledge of current practice trends

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

 

Working Conditions/Physical Demand: Working indoors.  Exposure to blood, body fluids and communicable diseases. Sitting, fine motor hand movement, standing and walking. Client/customer contact.

EEOC: VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.