Advance Practice Provider (Per Diem) Day Cardiac Surgery - NB

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider for their Cardiac Surgery department. This per diem role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, providing critical care to patients while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in critical care skills, effective time management, and procedural expertise. With a commitment to high-quality care and a supportive work atmosphere, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in patient outcomes while enjoying the flexibility of per diem scheduling.

Benefits

PTO

Insurance Options

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Discounts

Qualifications

• Current NJ license as an APN/PA is required.
• 2-5 years of cardiac surgery or critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer injections, immunizations, and medications.
• Examine patients, determine illness, and prescribe treatments.
• Collaborate with physicians for diagnosis and treatment.

Skills

Critical Care Skills

Time Management

Procedural Skills

Adaptability

Education

NJ License as an APN/PA

NCCPA Certification

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Advance Practice Provider (Per Diem) Day Cardiac Surgery - NB

Req #: 0000161348

Category: Nurse Practitioner

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department: Cardiac Surgery - NB

Location:

RWJ-New Brunswick,
One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Overview:

The Cardiac Surgery department for ICU floor seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP).

The APP performs duties independently following established procedures, referring questionable situations to physicians. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, management, and reporting safety issues.

Qualifications:

• Current NJ license as an APN/PA
• NCCPA, DEA, CDS, ACLS, BLS certifications
• Effective time management and critical care skills
• Adaptability to a high-volume acute patient population
• Procedural skills such as central line, arterial line, and chest tube placements are preferable
• 2-5 years of cardiac surgery or critical care experience preferred; new graduates considered

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem
• Day shifts
• Weekend & Holiday rotations required

Essential Functions:

• Administer injections, immunizations, oral medications, start IVs
• Assist physicians with documentation, diagnostic orders, and transcriptions
• Provide patient education and counseling
• Bill for services per CMS and NJ regulations
• Develop care plans, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and document appropriately
• Examine patients, determine illness, and prescribe treatments
• Order and review lab and diagnostic procedures
• Perform procedures such as suturing, wound care, and emergency evaluations
• Collaborate with physicians for diagnosis and treatment

Note: This description is not exhaustive; duties may change.

Additional Information:

Benefits include PTO, insurance options, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and discounts.

RWJBarnabas Health is committed to equitable, high-quality care and a supportive work environment. We value community impact, innovation, and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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