Advanced Practice Nurse

Job Summary:

The APP is an independent health care provider who coordinates emergent inpatient care through collaboration with the attending Physician. The PA or APN provides care in accordance with the objectives policies and procedures of the practice and the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner Advisory Committee. This role is for house coverage and not ICU.

Job Requirements:

• Acute care certification preferred
• FCCS certification preferred
• 1-2 years acute care hospital experience preferred
• Current APN or PA certification
• Current NJ state license, CDS and DEA
• Current BLS/ACLS required

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time
• Day Shift/Night Shifts
• 40 hours

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates an ability to organize and achieve quality performance in new routine
• Demonstrates effectiveness in coordinating aspects of patient care
• Performs appropriate assessments and treatment for patients
• Performs appropriate interpretation of laboratory/diagnostic testing
• Performs basic bedside procedures such as central line removal, feeding tube insertion, rhino rocket insertion, etc.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, communicates effectively and demonstrates time management
• Performs duties independently and coordinates care with the bedside nurse, attending physician, and other consulting providers.
• The ability to compassionately interact with patients across different areas of care
• Recognizes areas for improvement in policies or patient care, initiates change and educates all involved in change
• Regularly communicates with nursing staff concerning patient care issues
• Thoroughly explains procedures to patients prior to testing
• Provides appropriate patient teaching as necessary
• Ability to perform proper medical clearances for inpatient psychiatric patients

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.

Essential Functions

Demonstrates an ability to organize and achieve quality performance in new routine

Demonstrates effectiveness in coordinating aspects of patient care within a critical care environment

Performs admission assessments and appropriate treatment for patients

Rounds daily with attending physician on unit

Performs appropriate interpretation of laboratory or diagnostic testing

Performs bedside procedures such as central lines arterial lines etc

Demonstrates strong organizational skills communicates effectively and demonstrates time management

Performs duties with minimal supervision and coordinates care with the physician case managers and other consulting providers

Demonstrates effective communication organizational and time management skills

Implements the policies and procedures of the practice

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

The ability to compassionately interact with patients across different areas of care

Recognizes areas for improvement in policies or patient care initiates change and educates 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

Job Requirements APN and NP

Acute care certification preferred

1 to 2 years acute care hospital experience preferred

Current APN or PA certification

Current NJ state license CDS and DEA

Current BLS and ACLS required

Other Duties

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

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