Nurse Practitioner (Pediatric Unit)
Job description
The Phoenix Center for Rehab & Pediatrics is a skilled nursing facility located in Haskell, NJ. We are looking for a devoted and caring Nurse Practitioner for our Pediatric unit which consists of 92 beds.
If you are you a healthcare hero who wants to make a real impact in the lives of children, look no further. This is the perfect position for someone who is ready to take their career to the next level. In addition to a rewarding career, we offer an amazing package that includes a competitive salary, health, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, 401(k) plan, opportunities for career growth and advancement, and much more.
Responsibilities as a Nurse Practitioner:
- Work very closely with the nursing team and pediatrician to oversee the care of all the pediatric patients
- Work closely with administration and nursing administration to create programs for the pediatric unit
- Ensure therapeutic environment is maintained and infection control procedures are followed
- Carryout complete or periodic health evaluations of clinic specific diagnoses, including medical, cognitive, and psychosocial status, as well as personal assets and shortcomings to learning
- Perform repeated assessment of patients’ reaction to teaching, discharge plan, and care provided
- Record and present patient’s progress in relevant charts
- Communicate observations and assessment reports to all interdisciplinary team members involved and to patient’s families for them to have a proper understanding of patient’s health condition, progress, and medical needs.
- Create effective systems and procedures to enhance the pediatric unit’s operation
- Collaborate with the patient’s care team and members of their family to design and carry out a plan for their care, so that proper coordination of care and communication of the patient’s health progress will be maintained
- Take part in patient care rounding with nursing team and consultants
- Attend conferences and meetings as directed
Requirements for a Nurse Practitioner:
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- Degree and certification required for a Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric experience preferred
- Must be patient and sensitive to resident needs
- Quick thinker and excellent judgement making skills
At the Phoenix Center, we are committed to bringing our residents the highest standards of care through progressive clinical care. We are teamwork oriented and offer a professional working environment. Our mission is to define excellence within the health care community and to maximize patient outcomes. We treat residents, family members, and employees with respect, dignity, and compassion.
The Phoenix Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.
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