Per Diem Nurse Practitioner Home Health | Paterson, New Jersey

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Job Description

As a Nurse Practitioner specializing in home health, you will conduct risk assessments for Medicare Advantage members in various Hudson County, NJ communities, including Jersey City, Bayonne, and Union City. This role supports flexible, per diem scheduling, allowing you to create your own work hours and meet a minimum weekly or bi-weekly commitment. Each home health risk assessment typically takes about 45 minutes and may be an annual health review or a post-discharge check-in.

Schedule:

• Flexible shifts available between Monday and Sunday
• Self-scheduled shifts to fit your availability
• Minimum weekly or bi-weekly hourly commitment required

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive annual home health risk assessments for Medicare Advantage plan members
• Travel to patient residences within Hudson County for in-person evaluations
• Review patients prior and current medical histories, medical conditions, and medication regimens
• Educate patients about their conditions and medication usage
• Identify care gaps and provide recommendations for follow-up; no prescription or treatment planning required

Qualifications:

• Active NJ Nurse Practitioner license
• Current CPR certification (BLS)
• Board certification through AANP or ANCC
• MSN degree from an accredited nursing school
• Minimum 6 months current Nurse Practitioner experience preferred

In this role, you will receive $80-$90 per evaluation along with a mileage stipend and compensation for administrative time.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in patient outcomes while enjoying the flexibility to design your own schedule. If you are detail-oriented, compassionate, and eager to deliver meaningful care in a home health setting, we encourage you to apply today to be considered for this rewarding per diem opportunity.