NP/PA - Weightloss Center
Job in
Iselin, Middlesex County, New Jersey, 08830, USA
Listing for:
Hackensack Meridian Health
Per diem
position
Listed on 2026-08-16
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Advanced Practice Nurse/APRN
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant)
The Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) utilizes a patient-centered coordinated care model, demonstrating competencies in leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation/collaboration, coaching/guiding, research, and ethical decision-making. The APN works collaboratively with the practice/hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs.
Be a part of a revolutionary approach to healthcare at the forefront of innovation and convenience. Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking passionate and pioneering individuals to join our brand-new Health and Wellness Center at Metropark, a first-of-its-kind facility in New Jersey strategically located at a major transit hub. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking model of care that integrates a comprehensive, one-stop-shop of health services into the daily lives of thousands of commuters and residents.
As a member of our team, you will help redefine healthcare accessibility, providing world-class, convenient care for people traveling throughout the Northeast, including New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. This state-of-the-art, 60,000-square-foot facility will offer a wide array of services, including primary care, urgent care, advanced imaging, and specialists. You will be joining a visionary project that establishes a new standard for healthcare delivery in suburban areas.
This position is for the Weight loss Center ropark is a HMH outpatient facility in Edison NJ. Schedule may include weekends and holidays as needed.
Responsibilities
Performs and documents accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem.Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate.Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on comprehensive knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and the indications and contraindications of pharmacologic agents and other treatment modalities.Prescribes medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed.Seeks opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) APN practice recognition (locally, nationally, and internationally) through conferences, publications, and presentations.Provides care that is patient- and family-centered, compassionate, and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of disease.Practices as a healthcare provider according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.Adheres to HMH nursing protocols, standards of care, and disease-specific quality indicators.Applies evidence-based and value-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices and outcomes.Evaluates patient/family transition of care planning, considering resource utilization, cost, quality, safety and self-management promotion for chronic conditions.Demonstrates clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills pertinent to the practice specialty.Completes medication reconciliations as appropriate.Participate in annual APN peer review.Translates `best practice' into clinical practice by evaluating current protocols and standards of care.Provides culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education to patients and families.Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team through participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds.Serves as an advocate for patients and families, identifying and addressing obstacles to care progression and escalating issues as appropriate.Serves as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team by addressing clinical, process, and system improvement opportunities.Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and work groups as necessary.Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice and adheres to ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes.Collaborates with medical staff to support nursing-led protocols.Mentors other APNs, precepts students in APN programs and participates in educational programs for nursing as a clinical expert.Identifies patient/family educational needs and collaborates to implement appropriate teaching materials.Facilitates and participates in nursing educational programs as a clinical expert.Promotes a collaborative work environment supporting the organizational mission, behavior expectations, values, and pillars.Promotes innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice.Participates in clinical research activities and disseminates findings…
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