Req #: 0000227104

Category: Nurse Practitioner

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Evening

Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department: Critical Care APPs SBM

Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $118,750.00 per year

Location:

94 Old Short Hills Rd, Livingston, NJ 07039

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name: Critical Care APPs SBM

Req #: 0000227104

Status: Salaried

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $118,750.00 per year

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 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 assessment 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

Requirements, Licenses, And Certifications

Critical care experience preferred

Licensed Registered Nurse in the state or New Jersey

Certified Nurse Practitioner in the state of New Jersey

Masters prepared in Nursing from an accredited program

CDS, 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 practice

The APP will assist the physicians with various procedures/surgeries and assist with coordinating the case of the patient

Demonstrates an ability to organize and achieve quality performance in new routine

Demonstrates effectiveness in coordinating aspects of patient care within a surgical health environment

Demonstrates strong organizational skills communicates effectively and demonstrates time management

Effectively prioritizes work assignments and demonstrates effective communication skills

Implements the policies and procedures of the practice Performs assessment and reassessment of the patient according to applicable department standards and identified tools

Performs other duties as assigned by the Physician

The ability to compassionately interact with patients across different areas of care

Recognizes areas for improvement in divisional policies or patient care initiates change educate all involved in change

Regularly communicates with nursing leadership and staff concerning patient care issues

Thoroughly explains procedures to patients prior to testing

Provides appropriate patient teaching as necessary

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer