Category: Nurse Practitioner
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department: Cardiac APPs - CBMC
Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr, 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039
Job Overview:
The nurse practitioner functions as an independent care provider in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. The care is characterized by comprehensive health assessments and management of patients with acute and/or chronic health problems in the Heart and Vascular services (cardiology, cardiac cath lab and non-invasive cardiology). Hospital APP coverage for Heart and Vascular patients.
Qualification
-Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of New Jersey
- Certified Nurse Practitioner in the state of New Jersey
- Masters/Doctors prepared in Nursing from an accredited program
- ACLS/BLS certified
- Must have cardiac and/or critical care experience
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Scheduling Requirement:
40 Hours
Essential Functions
-Conducts thorough patient assessments, including medical history, physical examination and diagnostic test results
-Develops and implements comprehensive care plans for patients undergoing cardiac procedures and/or admitted for further evaluation/treatment
-Monitor patients hemodynamic status, ordering, adjusting medications and interventions as needed
-Provide pre and post procedure/ heart failure education and support to patients and their families
- Facilitate discharges for heart and vascular service line patients
- Provide education to staff and community regarding cardiac conditions and procedures
- participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes
- work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including cardiologists, other NPs, nurses, and social workers
Additional Information:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and moreChoosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,
high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering
a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer