Advance Practice Provider-PD-Nights-Neurosciences APP's-West Orange-NJ

Job Title: Advance Practice Provider-PD-Nights-Neurosciences APP's-West Orange-NJ

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department: 4451179 - Neurosciences APP's

Req#: 0000141680

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $57.69 - $91.34 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above pay range reflects the anticipated hourly 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 Overview -

The Stroke Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the NJ designated Comprehensive Stroke Center will be a certified Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)/Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant (PA). The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for performing duties independently following established and standardized procedures and methods referring questionable situations to physician. The APP provides primary health care through assessment, diagnosis, clinical judgment and management to restore, maintain and improve the health status of patients. In addition, the APP is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e.damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.

Qualifications:

Required (APN/NP):

• Masters prepared in Nursing from an accredited program
• Advanced Practice Nurse License via the New Jersey State Board of Nursing
• Maintain National Certification AANP or ANCC
• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of New Jersey
• BLS
• ACLS
• CDS
• DEA
• Proficient computer skills
• Experience with intravenous therapy

Required (Physician Assistant):

• Graduate of an AMA accredited physician assistant (PA) program and licensed by the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners.
• BLS
• ACLS
• CDS
• DEA
• Proficient computer skills
• Experience with intravenous therapy

Preferred :

• Ideal candidates will have minimum of one year of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in an acute care setting;
• Experience with acute stroke and/or neurological patients

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem
• Scheduled as needed. (Night Shift)
• On-call

Essential Functions:

• Provide acute stroke patient care management including diagnosis, assessments, documentation, consultations,and daily patient rounds.
• Assists with inpatient staff development/education, research trial patient enrollment and management, billing for all payers, collects and maintains quality metrics via national database, and community outreach.
• APNs will perform according to the Nurse Practice Act of New Jersey and State Board of Nursing; maintain a Joint Protocol with a collaborating Physician for prescriptive authority.
• PA’s will perform under the direct supervision of the attending Stroke Center Neurologist and in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of the hospital and the state Physician’s Assistant Act.

Additional Information:

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

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health 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