Advance Practice Provider (Per Diem) Day Echo/Vascular Lab, New Brunswick

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Advance Practice Provider to join their Cardiac APPs team. In this per diem role, you will provide essential primary care to patients with cardiac amyloidosis, coordinating clinical processes and engaging with families to ensure comprehensive care. Your expertise will be vital in managing both inpatient and outpatient populations, conducting assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes and enhance the quality of cardiac care. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Current Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant in NJ.
• Experience in managing cardiac amyloidosis and cardiomyopathies.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care to patients with cardiac conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians to manage patient care effectively.
• Educate patients and families about cardiac diseases.

Skills

Clinical Coordination

Patient Education

Data Analysis

Cardiac Care Management

Education

Advanced Practice Nurse Licensure

NCCPA Certification

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Advance Practice Provider (Per Diem) Day Echo/Vascular Lab, New Brunswick

Req #: 0000195015

Category: Nurse Practitioner

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: Rutgers University Medical Grp

Department: Cardiac APPs - NB

Location:

Rutgers University Medical Grp,
One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Overview:

In this position, the APP performs an expanded nursing role by providing primary care to amyloid patients, including taking histories, assessments, ordering labs, and reporting diagnostic lab values to physicians in accordance with Joint Commission, CMS, and RWJUH guidelines, regulations, and policies.

• Coordinates clinical and administrative processes for patients through all phases of care management
• Educates patients, families, and staff regarding cardiac disease
• Collaborates with physicians and staff to evaluate and manage patients
• Completes data analysis, reporting, and other administrative functions for the cardiac amyloid program
• Participates in the care of both inpatients and outpatients

Qualifications:

• Current Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant in New Jersey
• NCCPA Certification required
• ACLS & BLS Certifications
• DEA & CDS registration
• Experience in managing cardiac amyloidosis and other cardiomyopathies is required

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem
• Day Shift

Essential Functions:

• Practice within inpatient and outpatient adult populations under RWJUH Cardiovascular Service
• Develop and review collaborative practice agreements specific to clinical areas
• Perform assessments, including history and physical examinations, prior to prescribing medications
• Manage assessments and diagnoses following accepted advanced nursing standards
• Evaluate cardiac amyloid, sarcoid, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and other patients
• Prepare cases for multidisciplinary meetings
• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations, and lab examinations
• Coordinate patient evaluations and insurance clearances
• Communicate with referring physicians and healthcare providers
• Engage with families regarding patient's medical care and progress
• Reinforce education, follow-up, and medication adherence
• Ensure follow-up testing and data reporting
• Arrange patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Document medical histories and physical exams
• Conduct daily rounds, including clinical tasks and documentation
• Coordinate referrals and specialist consultations
• Write discharge summaries and coordinate care transitions
• Prescribe or recommend treatments and medications
• Maintain knowledge of inpatient care plans and respond to patient needs
• Participate in departmental research and quality metrics review

Please note this job description is not exhaustive; duties may change at any time.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer