Advanced Practice Provider (PD) Day Orthopedic APP's - New Brunswick

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

Job summary

Join a premier health care organization as an Advanced Practice Provider in Orthopedics. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment, focusing on both surgical and non-surgical orthopedic cases. You will be responsible for assessing and managing patient health, performing clinical procedures, and educating patients and families. With a commitment to community health and innovative care strategies, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in patient outcomes and community wellness. Embrace a fulfilling career where your expertise will help shape healthier futures!

Benefits

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

Discounts Through Partners

Qualifications

• Current NJ APN/PA license and NCCPA certification required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide rapid response care through assessment and management.
• Administer injections, immunizations, and medications.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Clinical Judgment

Emergency Response

Patient Education

Suturing

Education

Current NJ APN/PA License

NCCPA Certification

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Advanced Practice Provider (PD) Day Orthopedic APP's - New Brunswick
Req #: 0000180415

Category: Nurse Practitioner

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department: Orthopedic APPs - NB

Location:

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

Job Overview:

RWJBH is seeking a per diem Advanced Practice Provider in the orthopedic department at the New Brunswick campus. The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for performing duties independently following established and standardized procedures and methods referring questionable situations to physician. The APP provides rapid response care through assessment, diagnosis, clinical judgment and management to restore, maintain and improve the health status of patients. In addition, the APP is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e.damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors. This is a hospital based position.

• APP in Orthopedic Surgery responsible for the day to day care of surgical non-surgical orthopedic patients within a collaborative team
• Including total joint replacement patients hip, knee, and shoulder, spine surgery patients, and orthopedic trauma patients within a Level 1 trauma center
• Including rounding on patients, pre and post operative orders, prescriptions, dressing changes surgical, wound vacum etc , patient and family education, Rapid Responses and discharges

Qualifications:

Required:

• Current NJ APN/PA license required
• NCCPA certification required
• CDS required
• DEA required BLS required ACLS required

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time
• Per Diem
• Day Shift

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 HIPAA, 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.

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.

Additional Information:

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.

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