Category: Nurse Practitioner
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department: Critical Care APPs SBM
Salary: $170,000.00 per year
Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr, 94 OLD SHORT HILLS RD, LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner
Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department: Critical Care APPs SBM
Req#: 0000171083
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Salary Range: $170,000.00 - $170,000.00 Annual
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated salaried range for this position if hired to work.
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 Summary:
The Advance Practice Provider is a vital member of our Rapid Response team who works collaboratively with the medical and bedside nursing staff in order to appropriately respond to an acute change in patient status, including an adult medical alert. The advance practice provider performs a comprehensive health assessments and management of patients with acute health problems. Obtain patient histories and perform physical examination. Writing orders and 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 and patient discharge summaries as needed. Refers and communicates pertinent abnormalities to primary medical team. Serves as a resource for nursing and ancillary staff in regards to patient and disease management. Address any clinical patient care issues, concerns and follow up as needed. Actively participates in sepsis reduction program. Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirement:
Critical care experience preferredLicensed Registered Nurse in the state or New Jersey.Certified Nurse Practitioner in the state of New Jersey.Masters prepared in Nursing from an accredited programCDS, DEA, BLS, ACLS certified.Essential Functions:
The APP is responsible for assisting the Physician in the office taking H and P administering medications performing physical exams and participating in flow of patients thru the practiceThe APP will assist the physicians with various procedures/surgeries and assist with coordinating the case of the patientDemonstrates an ability to organize and achieve quality performance in new routineDemonstrates effectiveness in coordinating aspects of patient care within a surgical health environmentDemonstrates strong organizational skills communicates effectively and demonstrates time managementEffectively prioritizes work assignments and demonstrates effective communication skillsImplements the policies and procedures of the practice Performs assessment and reassessment of the patient according to applicable department standards and identified toolsPerforms other duties as assigned by the PhysicianThe ability to compassionately interact with patients across different areas of careRecognizes areas for improvement in divisional policies or patient care initiates change educate all involved in changeRegularly communicates with nursing leadership and staff concerning patient care issuesThoroughly explains procedures to patients prior to testingProvides appropriate patient teaching as necessaryRWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer