Advanced Nurse Practitioner
part-time•Paramus
About this role
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are now hiring a Part-Time Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Bergen, NJ. The Nurse Practitioner collaborates closely with the Registered Nurse (RN), Psychiatrist, and other team members to ensure comprehensive assessments, effective care coordination, and consistent psychiatric support for youth experiencing target behaviors. This role is vital in addressing medical and psychiatric needs, reducing service delivery gaps, and supporting families. Providing face to face supports for 10 kids.
Pay Rate:$85.00/ per hour
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive medical assessments to identify potential conditions contributing to target behaviors
- Collaborate with the RN and Psychiatrist to integrate findings into care plans.
- Serve as a liaison between the youth’s primary care and specialty providers to ensure seamless medical care
- Support families in managing medications and adhering to treatment plans
- Address challenges in service delivery, including family support and regional travel demands
- Partner with psychiatrists to provide consistent psychiatric care to youth in home and community settings
- Conduct home visits to monitor progress, adjust care plans, and ensure treatment continuity
- Facilitate virtual services alongside psychiatrists to mitigate travel burdens and maintain service quality
- Act as a key team member in developing and implementing care strategies tailored to the needs of youth and families
- Provide insights to address barriers and improve care delivery models
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards
- Ensure compliance with all relevant healthcare guidelines and ethical practices
- All other duties as assigned
- Employee must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing with certification as a Nurse Practitioner
- Current and unrestricted NP license in the applicable state(s)
- Experience in pediatrics, psychiatry, or community health is highly preferred
- Strong skills in assessment, care coordination, and family engagement
- Ability to work effectively in home and community settings, including occasional virtual collaboration
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Clinical expertise in identifying and managing medical and psychiatric conditions in youth
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills to navigate diverse care needs
- Compassionate and culturally sensitive approach to working with families
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic service environment
Why Community Options?
- Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
- Generous PTO
- Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Incredible career growth opportunities
- University partnerships that include tuition reduction
Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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Other facts
Tech stack
Assessment,Care Coordination,Family Engagement,Communication,Interpersonal Skills,Clinical Expertise,Organizational Skills,Problem-Solving Skills,Compassionate Approach,Culturally Sensitive Approach,Flexibility,Adaptability
About Community Options, Inc.
Community Options, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization that develops innovative housing and employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. Since 1989, we have moved people with disabilities from segregated institutions across the country into community-based homes where they can fully participate in their communities and experience a greatly improved quality of life. We have designed and implemented the most progressive employment options giving people with disabilities a choice about the type of work they do and where they do it. We offer people with disabilities real work for real pay.
Community Options supports over 6,000 people with disabilities and families across twelve states: Arizona, Iowa, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.
Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
Website: http://www.comop.org
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Non-profit Organizations
Founding Year: 1989
What you'll do
- The Advanced Nurse Practitioner conducts comprehensive medical assessments and collaborates with team members to ensure effective care coordination for youth. They also provide support to families in managing medications and treatment plans.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Advanced Nurse Practitioner do at Community Options, Inc.?
As a Advanced Nurse Practitioner at Community Options, Inc., you will: the Advanced Nurse Practitioner conducts comprehensive medical assessments and collaborates with team members to ensure effective care coordination for youth. They also provide support to families in managing medications and treatment plans..
Why join Community Options, Inc. as a Advanced Nurse Practitioner?
Community Options, Inc. is a leading Non-profit Organizations company.
Is the Advanced Nurse Practitioner position at Community Options, Inc. remote?
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner position at Community Options, Inc. is based in Paramus, New Jersey, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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