Lakewood · Somerset, NJ
Posted Jul 27, 2026
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Job Title: Nurse Practitioner
Location: Physician Enterprise Group
Department Name: Heart & Vascular Inst of CJ
Req #: 0000260151
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Overview:
The nurse practitioner functions as an independent care provider in collaboration with the medical/surgical staff
Their advance practice is characterized by comprehensive health assessments and management of patients with acute and/or chronic health problems
Responsibilities:
Obtain patient histories and perform physical examination
Write admitting orders, routine orders and daily progress notes as indicated
Assess and manage common health problems
Order and evaluate pertinent diagnostic tests including but not limited to: Radiology, laboratories and ECG s
Prescribe pharmacological agents and non pharmacological treatments for appropriate medical conditions
Educate patients and/or families regarding disease process, medical intervention and health promotion,
Document patient teaching
Refers and communicates pertinent abnormalities to medical director/medical specialist
Performs clinical procedures (in addition to RN functions)
Removal of invasive drains, lines and catheters, debridement of superficial wound, and perform arterial blood gases
Serves as a resource for nursing and ancillary staff in regards to patient and disease management
Facilitate practices that are in compliance with PRO-NJ and JCAHO requirements,
Job Qualifications/Education/Training/Certification/Licensure:
Licensed Registered Nurse in the state or New Jersey
Certified Nurse Practitioner in the state of New Jersey
Masters prepared in Nursing from an accredited program, ACLS certified
Job-Specific Requirements of Position Performs daily rounds
Discusses plan of care with MD s and multidisciplinary team
Evaluates pertinent diagnostic tests (including radiology, laboratory, ECG, echo, cardiac cath report) in accordance with NP protocol
Communicates with MD regarding pertinent abnormalities
Facilitates compliance of PRO-NJ requirements
Handles medical problems and emergencies under supervision of attendings
Documents in progress notes, writes orders and performs H&P if requested