Advanced Practice Nurse (Regional Float, South) FT Primary Care Service Line Oceanport

Job Title: Advanced Practice Nurse

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department: Primary Care APN Float Pool

Req#: 0000171384

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 Annual

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 Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health, Primary Care Service Line is seeking Full-Time Advanced Practice Providers, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to be part of the primary care service line providing coverage regionally.

Qualifications:

• Current NJ APN/PA license and certification required.
• Master’s degree required or Graduate Level Certification.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner
• CDS required.
• DEA required.
• BLS required.
• Proficient and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Monday-Friday
• Day shift
• Regional Onsite Coverage

Essential Functions:

• Performs comprehensive initial and episodic health assessments; in order to identify existing or potential health problems.
• Initiates and implements an individualized nursing and medical plan of care in collaboration with members of interdisciplinary team.
• Initiates appropriate diagnostic, therapeutic, medical and nursing actions in conjunction with physician.
• Provides follow-up care including acute and routine examinations. Assesses progress, identify problems, initiate preventive measures, recognize emergent problems, initiate proper care in collaboration with physician.
• Monitors and adjusts patients’ medication according to protocol or medical plan of care. Implements nutritional therapies, as appropriate.
• Triages patient problem calls which requires medical attention.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Recognizes normal and abnormal laboratory findings and the pathology involved.
• Documents information in patients’ charts following documentation standard
• Provides health education to the patient and family (e.g., management of side effects, anticipatory teaching.
• Manages medical emergencies as indicated, and according to standing orders.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between health care settings.
• Provides patient and family counseling and reassurance in regard to psychological and or psychosocial issues. Initiates proper referrals to private or community agencies.
• Acts as a resource and teacher for other members of the health care team. Shares knowledge and expertise with staff.
• Collaborates with the nursing and medical staff at partner and affiliate sites to coordinate continuity of care.
• Evaluates the quality of care as well as the quality of life for patients through assessment of patient response and recommend interventions, as indicated.
• Travel Requirement:
  • Employee will be expected to provide both on-site and telemedicine support and coverage for practices as needed.
  • Provides coverage for all practice sites within the assigned regional territory. Mileage reimbursement will be provided for travel to assigned locations from primary department.
  • Frequency of travel will be contingent on the practice need for the assigned location. Duration of coverage will be contingent on the practice need for the assigned location.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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