Nurse Practitioner (FT Days) Critical Care - CBMC

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name: Other APP's - CBMC

Req #: 0000250725

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

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.

Section I: Job Identification

Company Name: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Job Code: S0143

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner - CBMC

Dept/CC#: 1001229

Department Name: Other APP's - CBMC

Section Name:

Reports To: APP Director

OSHA Classification:

Salary Grade:

FLSA Status:

Section II: Summary of Job Function

Organize and administers individualized age specific professional care to patients within an assigned unit of the hospital in support of medical care

Supports philosophy, objectives and the mission and vision of Saint Barnabas Medical Center and the Department of Nursing

Practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, Department of Health Regulations, JCAHO requirements and other regulatory agencies

Participates in patient teaching and discharge planning

Participates in Unit Performance Improvement evaluation activities

Section III: Job Qualifications/Education/Training/Certification/Licensure

Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing Certified as an Advanced Practice nurse in pediatrics in the State of New Jersey

CPON certification within 1 year of hire, PALS certification, Chemotherapy certification

Current New Jersey RN licensure required

Completion of all Orientation requirements of Saint Barnabas Medical Center

Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

Work Environment and Hazards

Hazards include risk of exposure to communicable disease and risk of physical injury from lifting patients and operation of equipment and from exposure to caustic substances

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

Complies with Medication Reconciliation policy

Complies with unit and departmental scheduling guidelines,

Delegates and prioritizes work assignments according to the individual associate's competence and patient care needs

Demonstrates proper procedure for care and maintenance of central lines: flushing, blood draws and dressing changes

Demonstrates the ability to recognize hematological and oncological emergencies, and take appropriate action when one occurs

Develops, implements and evaluates a comprehensive plan of care for daily management of hematology/oncology patients: sickle cell crisis, chemotherapy, fever/neutropenia

Evaluates effectiveness, interventions and revises plan of care accordingly

Implements the policies of the hospital and Nursing Department

Initiates, maintains and monitors chemotherapy, observing for side effects and biohazardous exposure

Manages pediatric conditions and illnesses, acute and chronic with medical collaboration

Performs assessment and reassessment of patients according to applicable department standards and identified tools

Performs interventions in accordance with current policy and procedure, safety guidelines and infection control principles

Prescribes medications and therapy according to state of New Jersey and according to protocols sent forth in collaborative agreement

Provides accurate and concise information when recording inpatient patient activity in order to assure continuity of care between inpatient and outpatient visits

Provides patient/family education according and documents same

Sets goals and formulates appropriate multidisciplinary interventions to meet these goals,

Transmits pertinent patient information to appropriate individual i,e, MD, supervisor, discharge planner, etc

Uses an understanding of the principles of acute and chronic pain management to assess each patient's individual needs and provide appropriate and specific treatment and care

Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient s age specific needs and provide age specifient and care

Utilizes the nursing process with a multidisciplinary approach in the delivery of patient care

Section 2: 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

Section 3: Unit/ Dept,

Unit/Dept Specific Competencies - ADA Requirements

Maximum Lifting and Carrying Tasks

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