What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at VNA Health Group?
The VNA Health Group
A proud past. A compelling future.
A future that includes you.
For over 110 years, the VNA Health Group has served the needs of home health and hospice patients in our communities. In that time, we’ve grown to become an organization of 2500 dedicated employees in three states, a leader and innovator in health care, and an award-winning organization. For the last three years, we’ve been a certified Best Place to Work ®, we’ve been recognized by Fortune Magazine as a top provider for aging services, and many of our leaders have been awarded with distinction for their contributions to health care.
As a VNAHG employee, you’ll not only be joining a winning organization, but one that will help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
- Our tuition reimbursement program of up to $12,000 a year will assist you getting that degree you’ve always dreamed of.
- Our Continuing Education programs will keep you current, with learning and certifications to help you master your profession.
- Our online learning system will provide knowledge at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere.
- Our Employee Referral programs give you the opportunity to recruit trusted colleagues and receive cash rewards for doing so.
- Our recognition programs provide that much needed “thank you” for doing a job well done.
- Our 403B and 401a retirement plans will help you plan for your future.
- Our leadership fosters a culture of support, while giving you the freedom to bring your best self to work every day.
If this sounds like a future you’d like to be a part of, read on!
We are currently looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join our team. The position would be responsible for ensuring delivery of high quality care practices in the treatment of symptoms and promoting the highest quality of life for homebound patients and their families within the Freehold, NJ area.
- Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers
- Assesses, diagnoses and develops appropriate plan of care to treat homebound patients
- Monitors the patient’s condition and responsiveness to the treatment provided
- Acts as an agency representative with patients and their families as well as with other health agencies, groups and organizations
- Adheres to agency infection control and safety policies
- Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance
- Omission of specific duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position
- Master’s degree in Nursing required from an NLN accredited program
- Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in NJ with prescriptive authority; maintain a CDS and DEA
- National certification as an Adult or Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
- 2 years of APN experience and/or significant experience as a registered nurse
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Strong computer skills
Working Conditions/Physical Demand: Working indoors/outdoors with Client/Customer contact and clinical equipment and use of phone and computer; valid driver’s license and automobile insurance
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.
