Nurse Practitioner (ENT) Opportunity in the Jersey City, NJ area – Next to NYC!!
Must have some experience in ENT.
Hours are M-F, 8:30am - 5pm.
Salary in $120K range with full hospital system benefits.
DUTIES:
- Provide outpatient otolaryngology care in a private office taking detailed histories, physical examinations, development and implementation of treatment plans, prescribing medication, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging studies.
- Perform Flexible Nasopharyngeal Laryngoscopies daily to assist in the diagnosis and prevention of head and neck carcinomas, voice, and swallowing disorders.
- Perform nasal endoscopies, epistaxis control, nasal cauterizations and assist in balloon sinuplasty procedures for the diagnosis and management of chronic sinusitis/allergic rhinitis.
- Management of inner ear disorders including vertigo and hearing loss while working closely with on-site audiologists.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Conduct physical exams and evaluate current health status.
- Maintain initial patient histories, document progress notes and discharge summaries.
- Responsible for interpreting laboratory, radiographic and specimen cytology.
- Review accuracy of patient medical records.
- Conduct consultations for various otolaryngology surgeries.
- Impart post-surgical care of patients, which includes: removal of sutures, bandages, aspiration of seromas and hematomas, removal of nasal packing, nasal irrigation and suctioning.
- Coordinate with physician, handle patient phone calls, schedule patients for surgery, review medical clearances, consult with anesthesiologists.
- Verify various insurance plans for procedures.
- Manage infection prevention and control programs, familiarity with sterilization, disinfection and sanitation in a health care facility.
- Perform various non-surgical procedures.
- Educate patients and family members regarding treatment process, post treatment guidelines and treatment follow-up.
- Licensed in the State of New Jersey.
- Proper CDS/DEA License for prescribing of medications.
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