Advanced Practice Nurse Req #: 0000202063
Category: Nurse Practitioner
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department: Whiting Medical Associates
Salary: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Location: Whiting Medical Associates, 65 Lacey Road, Whiting, NJ 08759

Job Title:Advanced Practice Nurse

Location:Whiting Medical Associates

Department Name:Whiting Medical Associates

Req #:0000202063

Status:

Shift:Day

Pay Range: $120,000 - $170,000,

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/Advanced Practice Nurse is responsible for performing duties independently following established and standardized procedures and methods referring questionable situations to physician. The NP/APN provides primary health care through assessment, diagnosis, clinical judgment and management to restore, maintain and improve the health status of patients. In addition, the NP/APN is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications:

Required:

Master s degree in Nursing required Three to five years of work experience as a professional nurse

Certifications and Licenses Required:

Registered Professional Nurse with current NJ state license; CDS and DEA. CPR certificationNP Certification

Scheduling Requirements:

Full timeM-F day shiftOn call rotation

Essential Functions:

Administers injections, immunizations and oral medications, starts IV.Assists physician by recording patient progress notes, issues diagnostic orders, and transcribes orders.Assists with various counseling and education functions.Assists with various counseling and education functions.Billing for patient services based on CMS and NJ State Board Regulations.Demonstrates satisfactory knowledge and judgment to provide appropriate care for patients.Develops plan of care for patients in coordination with multidisciplinary team and completes appropriate reports to physicians and family.Documents and maintains patient records of services provided according to facility and nursing standards.Establishes a collaborative relationship with other medical providers.Examines patients to determine presence of illness, utilizing physical findings, laboratory results, medical history, ascertains nature and extent of illness and prescribes treatments as indicated.Interviews, instructs and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.Issues prescriptions to patients based on Federal & State Regulations.Orders and reviews appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Reviews all lab data and documents.Participates in the development of protocols.Performs and obtains a completed medical history and physical data on patients with appropriate documentation and findings.Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visitsResponsible for coordinating nursing and training programs on compliant for policies such as HIPPA, OSHA, Code of Conduct.Responsible for maintaining the quality and adequacy of nursing practice.Reviews and audits charts routinely.Sutures wounds, incise and drains wounds, repairs lacerations.Works in collaboration with a physician to diagnose conditions as necessary.Adheres to Universal Behavioral Competency Standards.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

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 more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer