Nurse Practitioner - FT Day NJ Heart & Vascular Specialist

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name: NJ Heart & Vascular Specialist

Req #: 0000211063

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 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.

APP Advance Practice Provider APN or PA

Job Title: Physician Assistant Or APN

Summary of Job Function

The Physician Assistant is an independent healthcare provider who coordinates inpatient/outpatient care through collaboration with the Physician.

The PA provides care in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of the practice and the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/Physician Assistant Advisory Committee,

Job Qualifications/Education/Training/Certification/Licensure

• Physician Assistant Certification
• Registration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/ Physician Assistant Advisory
• Basic Life Support BLS
• Advanced Life Support ACLS
• Although not required, fluency in Spanish, and other languages is a plus,

Job Specific Requirements

• Demonstrates an ability to organize and achieve quality performance in new routine
• Demonstrates effectiveness in coordinating aspects of patient care within a woman's health environment,
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, communicates effectively
• Organizes daily schedule 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,
• Manages time to meet the needs of the Lab
• Possesses good working knowledge of scheduling and procedure prioritization to minimize delays and ensure completion of daily work schedule
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Physician
• Provides appropriate patient teaching as necessary
• 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
• The PA will assist the physicians with various procedures/surgeries and assist with coordinating the case of the patient
• The Physician Assistant is responsible for assisting the Physician in the office, taking H&Ps, administering medications, performing physical exams, and participating in flow of patients through the practice
• Thoroughly explains procedures to patiently explains procedures to patients prior to testing,
• Universal Behavioral Competency Standard
• Customer Service/Patient Satisfaction
• Provides a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service,

Special Physical Demands

• Must meet requirements of ADA attached
• Work Contact Group
• Medical and practice staff patients, family, and visitors,

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,

Job Title: APN Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for performing duties independently following established and standardized procedures and methods referring questionable situations to physician,

The NP provides primary healthcare through assessment, diagnosis, clinical judgment and management to restore, maintain and improve the health status of patients,

In addition, the NP is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments i,e, damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas and medical errors,

Essential Functions:

• Administers injections, immunizations and oral medications, starts IV
• Assists physician by recording patient progress notes, issues diagnostic orders, and transcribes orders
• Assists with various counseling and education functions
• Billing for patient services based on CMS and NJ State Board Regulations
• Demonstrates satisfactory knowledge and judgment to provide appropriate care for patients
• Develops plan of care for patients in coordination with multidisciplinary team and completes appropriate reports to physicians and family
• Documents and maintains patient records of services provided according to facility and nursing standards
• Establishes a collaborative relationship with other medical providers
• Examines patients to determine presence of illness, utilizing physical findings, laboratory results, medical history, ascertains nature and extent of illness and prescribes treatments as indicated
• Interviews, instructs and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions
• Issues prescriptions to patients based on Federal & State Regulations
• Orders and reviews appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures
• Reviews all lab data and documents
• Participates in the development of protocols
• Performs and obtains a completed medical history and physical data on patients with appropriate documentation and findings
• Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits
• Responsible for coordinating nursing and training programs on compliant for policies such as HIPPA, OSHA, Code of Conduct
• Responsible for maintaining the quality and adequacy of nursing practice
• Reviews and audits charts routinely
• Sutures wounds, incise and drains wounds, repairs lacerations
• Works in collaboration with a physician to diagnose conditions as necessary

Job Requirements:

• Master's degree in Nursing required
• Registered Professional Nurse with current NJ state license; CDS and DEA
• CPR certification
• NP Certification
• Three to five years of work experience as a professional nurse

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabasHealth, 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 Throughour Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabasHealth!

RWJBarnabasHealth is the premier health caredestination 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 inlocal 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