Nurse Practitioner

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Location: Monmouth Faculty Practice Plan

Department Name: Other APP's - MMC

Req #: 0000233263

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $57.69 - $93.41 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage 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.

The Wound Care Center and Hyperbaric Therapy Nurse Practitioner (NP) works as a member of the medical team to provide wound care to patients. This position is responsible for providing wound management for wounds, collaboratively with the hospital’s wound care nursing team. The Wound Care NP is responsible for creating and maintaining a plan that results in successful wound care outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide wound care services to patients in a timely manner.
• Provide patient education and support for the treatment of wounds, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment planning, management, discharge planning, and follow up documentation as well as health promotion programs.
• Provide care based on scientific principles/nursing theory and evidence based practice.
• Involve patient/family in developing plan of care.
• Recognize change in patient’s condition and intervene appropriately.
• Prioritize nursing actions, reflecting patient’s needs, acuity and desired outcomes.
• Implement physician orders accurately within appropriate time frames.
• Demonstrate competency in core and unit-specific clinical skills.
• Educate the patient, patient’s family, and other support persons on wound prevention and treatment.
• Identify continuing care needs of patient for the discharge plan.
• Perform hyperbaric oxygen therapy related duties.
• Ensure safe care of patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all hospital policies and procedures and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Ensure HIPAA Compliance
• Promote individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as a preceptor, mentor and resource to colleagues and staff.
• In the absence of the front desk coordinator, schedules patients for outpatient wound care and HBO therapy, performs patient check-in and registration, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Education/Training/Certification/Licensure:

• Graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner Program
• Certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurses Credentialing Center, or both.
• Licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing and is in good standing.
• DEA, CDS License
• 5+ years of wound care experience
• Wound Care certification or ability to become certified within 3 months of employment
• BLS, ACLS Certified.
• HBO Certification preferred or must attend and successfully pass an HBO Training Course within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to act calmy and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and facilities.
• Works well independently in addition to being skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Is a self-starter, motivated and demonstrates and positive attitude.
• Strong interpersonal, listening, as well as oral and written communication skills.
• Customer service skills
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work with others and in a team environment.
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to make sound, independent clinical judgements.
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, data entry and EPIC EMR software.
• Planning, organization, prioritization and time management skills

Special Physical Demands:

• Must have full range of body motion.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Vision abilities require close vision, distance vision and color vision.
• Must be able to speak and hear clearly.
• Must have the ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, lean, and squat.
• Must be able to physically perform CPR.

Additional Information:

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabasHealth, 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 Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabasHealth!

RWJBarnabasHealth 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