Advanced Practice Nurse

Job Title: Advanced Practice Nurse

Location: Rutgers University Medical Grp

Department Name: Surgical APP's - SOM

Req #: 0000255666

Status: Salaried

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $195,000.00 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 Advanced Practice Provider APP is an independent health care provider who coordinates care through collaboration with the attending Physician The PA or APN provides care in accordance with the objectives policies and procedures of the practice and the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Advisory Committee

The main function of this role is to provide consistent high quality perioperative and postoperative care for all surgery patients The APP will be expected to function as an active member of the surgery patient care team Responsibilities include perioperative and postoperative management, inpatient hospital rounds emergency room consultations and the opportunity for surgical first assisting The APP will be expected to work to the full extent of their licensure with an emphasis on supervised autonomy

Essential Functions

Demonstrates strong organizational skills communicates effectively and demonstrates time management

Performs duties independently and coordinates care with the bedside nurse attending physician and other consulting providers

Perform history and physical examinations in preparation for surgical procedures,

Thoroughly explains procedures to patients prior to testing and performs appropriate ordering and interpretation of laboratory and diagnostic testing

The APP may be asked to see emergent consults in the ED and when appropriate treat conditions within the scope of the APPs practice and experience Communication of complicated surgical emergencies and appropriate preparation for surgery will also be expected

Assist with inpatient daily rounds as assigned This can include wound dressing changes daily physical exams and addressing any concerns of the patients on the service

Responsible for discharging patients in collaboration with the attending

Compassionately interacts with patients across different areas of care

Job Requirements APN or NP

Acute care certification preferred

2 years acute care hospital experience preferred

Current APN or PA certification

Current NJ state license CDS and DEA

Current BLS/ACLS required

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 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!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer