Advanced Practice Provider

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Critical Care APPs SBM

Req #: 0000227102

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $57.69 - $81.73 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.

Job Overview:

The Advance Practice Provider is a vital member of our Rapid Response team who works collaboratively with the medical and bedside nursing staff in order to appropriately respond to an acute change in patient status, including an adult medical alert.

The advance practice provider performs a comprehensive health assessments and management of patients with acute health problems.

Schedule:

• per diem
• nights

Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications:

• Critical care experience preferred
• CDS, DEA, BLS, ACLS certified
• 2+ years of experience working as an Advanced Practice Provider

Nurse Practitioners

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state or New Jersey
• Certified Nurse Practitioner in the state of New Jersey
• APN License
• Masters prepared in Nursing from an accredited program

Physician Assistants

• PA License
• NCCPA

Essential Functions:

• The APP is responsible for assisting the Physician in the office taking H and P administering medications performing physical exams and participating in flow of patients thru the practice
• The APP will assist the physicians with various procedures/surgeries and assist with coordinating the case of the patient
• Demonstrates an ability to organize and achieve quality performance in new routine
• Demonstrates effectiveness in coordinating aspects of patient care within a surgical health environment
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills communicates effectively and demonstrates time management
• Effectively prioritizes work assignments and demonstrates effective communication skills
• Implements the policies and procedures of the practice Performs assessment and reassessment of the patient according to applicable department standards and identified tools
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Physician
• The ability to compassionately interact with patients across different areas of care
• Recognizes areas for improvement in divisional policies or patient care initiates change educate all involved in change
• Regularly communicates with nursing leadership and staff concerning patient care issues
• Thoroughly explains procedures to patients prior to testing
• Provides appropriate patient teaching as necessary
• Obtain patient histories and perform physical examination
• Writing orders and 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 and patient discharge summaries as needed
• Refers and communicates pertinent abnormalities to primary medical team
• Serves as a resource for nursing and ancillary staff in regards to patient and disease management
• Address any clinical patient care issues, concerns and follow up as needed
• Actively participates in sepsis reduction program
• Other duties as assigned

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer