Physician AssistantNurse Practitioner (A), Sleep Medicine Trenton
Trenton, NJ - USA
Job Summary
Advanced Practice Provider (PA / NP) Sleep Medicine (Outpatient)
Part Time - Days
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Sleep Medicine is responsible for the outpatient evaluation and management of patients with sleep-related disorders in collaboration with the attending physician. The APP is committed to delivering high-quality evidence-based care that improves patient outcomes and enhances access to care.
The APP practices within established clinical protocols professional standards institutional policies and collaborative agreements. Responsibilities are performed based on clinical training experience specialty standards and physician oversight.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive evaluations of new and return patients in ambulatory sleep medicine settings
- Obtain detailed sleep histories and perform focused physical examinations
- Diagnose and manage sleep disorders including
Obstructive and central sleep apnea
Insomnia
Narcolepsy and hypersomnia disorders
Restless legs syndrome
- Interpret diagnostic testing including polysomnography and home sleep studies
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Initiate and manage PAP therapies (CPAP BiPAP APAP)
- Prescribe medications and manage ongoing treatment plans
- Document H&Ps progress notes and follow-up visits in the EMR
- Assist with transitions of care for hospitalized patients as needed
- Collaborate with physicians office staff and sleep lab personnel
- Coordinate care with referring providers and other specialties
- Communicate effectively with patients families and interdisciplinary teams
- Facilitate timely and appropriate patient care delivery
- Educate patients on sleep disorders treatment options and sleep hygiene
- Review diagnostic results and adjust care plans accordingly
- Prescribe and refill medications
- Support adherence to PAP therapy and troubleshoot barriers to compliance
- Assist in development and implementation of sleep medicine programs
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and outcome monitoring
- Support adherence to clinical guidelines and institutional standards
- Contribute to improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency
UNIQUE OR SPECIALIZED ASPECTS OF THE JOB
Focus on chronic disease management of sleep disorders
Integration of diagnostic technology (sleep studies PAP data monitoring)
High emphasis on patient education and long-term adherence
Collaboration across multiple specialties
Schedule
- Part-time Days
- Current scheduling for this role is primarily weekdays. Future scheduling needs including potential weekend coverage or call may be adjusted based on patient care needs program growth and operational priorities. Flexibility may be required.
- Primary location: Farmington Hills Hospital/Trenton Hospital
Qualifications
Required:
- Masters Degree Nursing with clinical specialization from an accredited institution
- 1 year of relevant experience 1 to 3 years experience as an Advanced Practice nurse in a specialty clinical setting
- LIC-Nurse Practitioner (NP) - STATEMI State of Michigan Upon Hire
Preferred:
- Minimum 3 years of clinical experience
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- National certification (AANP ANCC NCCPA)
- DEA license (or eligible to obtain)
- BLS certification
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and patient engagement abilities
- Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team-based model
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Proficiency with EMR systems (EPIC)
- Commitment to patient-centered care quality and safety
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you like restaurants phone plans spas and more!
- Optional identity theft protection home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Trenton Hospital - 5450 Fort St - TrentonDepartment Name
Specialty Medical APPs - Medical Group East WB MktEmployment Type
Part timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
20Hours of Work
Day ShiftDays Worked
VariableWeekend Frequency
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
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