Nurse Practitioner (PT Days) Critical Care - CBMC

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name: Critical Care APPs SBM

Req #: 0000221208

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $74,000.00 - $118,742.00 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.

Section II Summary of Job Function

The nurse practitioner functions as an independent care provider in collaboration with the medical/surgical staff,

Their advance practice is characterized

by comprehensive health assessments and management of patients with acute and/or chronic health problems,

Obtain patient histories and perform

physical examination,

Write admitting orders, routine orders and daily progress notes as indicated,

Assess and manage common health problems,

Order and evaluate pertinent diagnostic tests including but not limited to: Radiology, laboratories and ECGs,

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,

Refers and communicates pertinent abnormalities to medical director/medical specialist,

Performs clinical

procedures,

Removal of invasive drains, lines and catheters, debridement of superficial wound, and perform arterial blood

gases,

Serves as a resource for nursing and ancillary staff in regard to patient and disease management,

Facilitate practices that are in compliance

with PRO-NJ and JCAHO requirements,

Section III Job Qualifications,Education,Training,Certification,Licensure

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, ACLS certified,

Work Environment and Hazards

Hazards include risk of exposure to communicable diseases and risk of physical injury from lifting patients and operation of equipment,

Special Physical Demands

Must meet requirements of the ADA,

Work Contact Group

All patient related hospital departments, patients, families, visitors, nursing personnel and medical staff,

Section 1 Job-Specific Requirements of Position

Job Specific Requirements

Identifies appropriate patient for NP coverage,

Identifies appropriate patient for NP coverage,

Performs daily rounds,

Discusses plan of care with MD s and multidisciplinary team,

Evaluates pertinent diagnostic tests in accordance with NP protocol,

Communicates with MD regarding pertinent abnormalities,

Facilitates compliance of PRO-NJ requirements,

Writes orders for pharmacologic agents/non-pharmacologic treatments

Writes orders for pharmacologic agents/non-pharmacologic treatments for appropriate medical conditions

according to NP protocol,

Completes daily progress notes/discharge sheet in accordance with PRO-NJ requirements,

Communicates with collaborating MD in a timely manner regarding pertinent patient issues,

Assesses and manages health problems occurring during hospitalization per NP protocol,

Educates patients and families regarding disease process, medical interventions and health promotion,

Serves as a resource for nursing and ancillary staff with regards to patient disease management,

Safely performs clinical procedures in addition to basic RN functions

Safely performs clinical procedures in addition to basic RN functions a,

removal of invasive drains, catheters, monitoring devices, pacing wires,

PA catheters, chest tubes, etc,

b,

arterial blood gases c,

debridement of superficial wound,

Facilitates scheduling procedures and arranging ancillary studies,

Monitors patients during CTA testing,

Daily triage rounds on unit and in Emergency Department,

Handles medical problems and emergencies under supervision of attendings,

Documents in progress notes, writes orders and

performs H&P if requested,

Handles medical problems and emergencies under supervision of attendings,

Documents in progress notes, writes orders and performs H&P if

requested,

Collects and analyzes Heart Failure readmission data,

Coordinates and supervises the Heart Failure

Coordinates schedules for Cardiology Nurse,

Precepts Nurse Practitioners for

Prepares presentations, participates in system meetings / external programs,

Completes special projects as assigned,

ion 2: Universal Behavioral Competency Standards

Universal Behavioral Competency Standards

Customer Service/Patient Satisfaction

Provides a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service,

Confidentiality

Adheres to patient rights provides for the confidential treatment of all communications and records,

Professionalism

Demonstrates professionalism with families, visitors, physicians, co-workers and supervisors,

Communication

Listens and communicates effectively

Teamwork

Supports teamwork by cooperative problem solving through participation in meetings, projects, etc,

Quality/ Performance Improvement

Utilizes principles of continuous quality improvement in all work situations to assess, measure and improve organizational and department functions

Autonomy

Organizes work sets priorities with a minimum of supervision and seeks guidance as appropriate

Accountability

Makes decisions that are timely and consistent with department, objectives, policies and procedures,

Ownership

Demonstrates sound judgment; accepts and benefits from constructive criticism

Professional Development Job Awareness

Participates in ongoing education as required,

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer