Nurse Practitioner (FT Evenings) Critical Care - CBMC

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name: Critical Care APPs SBM

Req #: 0000220256

Status: Salaried

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 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 II Summary of Job Function

The nurse practitioner functions as an independent care provider in collaboration with the medical/surgical staff

Their advance practice is characterized by comprehensive health assessments and management of patients with acute and/or chronic health problems

Obtain patient histories and perform physical examination

Write admitting orders, routine orders and daily 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

Refers and communicates pertinent abnormalities to medical director/medical specialist,

Performs clinical procedures

Removal of invasive drains, lines and catheters, debridement of superficial wound, and perform arterial blood gases

Serves as a resource for nursing and ancillary staff in regard to patient and disease management

Facilitate practices that are in compliance with PRO-NJ and JCAHO requirements,

Section III Job Qualifications,Education,Training,Certification,Licensure

Licensed Registered Nurse in the state or New Jersey,

Certified Nurse Practitioner in the state of New Jersey,

Masters prepared in Nursing from an accredited program, ACLS certified,

Work Environment and Hazards

Hazards include risk of exposure to communicable diseases and risk of physical injury from lifting patients and operation of equipment

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

Job Specific Requirements

Identifies appropriate patient for NP coverage,

Performs daily rounds

Discusses plan of care with MD s and multidisciplinary team

Evaluates pertinent diagnostic tests in accordance with NP protocol

Communicates with MD regarding pertinent abnormalities

Facilitates compliance of PRO-NJ requirements

Writes orders for pharmacologic agents/non-pharmacologic treatments

Writes orders for pharmacologic agents/non-pharmacologic treatments for appropriate medical conditions

according to NP protocol

Completes daily progress notes/discharge sheet in accordance with PRO-NJ requirements

Communicates with collaborating MD in a timely manner regarding pertinent patient issues

Assesses and manages health problems occurring during hospitalization per NP protocol

Educates patients and families regarding disease process, medical interventions and health promotion

Serves as a resource for nursing and ancillary staff with regards to patient disease management

Safely performs clinical procedures in addition to basic RN functions - removal of invasive drains, catheters, monitoring devices, pacing wires, PA catheters, chest tubes, etc

Facilitates scheduling procedures and arranging ancillary studies

Monitors patients during CTA testing

Daily triage rounds on unit and in Emergency Department

Handles medical problems and emergencies under supervision of attendings

Documents in progress notes, writes orders and performs H&P if requested

Collects and analyzes Heart Failure readmission data

Coordinates and supervises the Heart Failure

Coordinates schedules for Cardiology Nurse,

Precepts Nurse Practitioners

Prepares presentations, participates in system meetings / external programs,

Completes special projects as assigned

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,

Additional Information:

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals – Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children’s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• 401 (k)
• PTO
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

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