Advance Practice Provider - FT Day Neurosciences APP's - SOM

RWJBarnabas Health; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is looking for a full-time Advanced Practice Provider in Neurology located in Somerville, NJ. The role requires performing follow-up visits on patients and collaborating with attending neurologists. The salary ranges from $120,000 to $190,000 per year based on experience and qualifications.

The provider will work 40 hours a week with responsibilities including managing neurological complaints, care coordination, and education for staff. Candidates must possess the required certifications and ideally have acute care experience.

Qualifications

• Current APN Certification required.
• Current RN NJ state license mandatory.
• Must hold Current BLS/ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous care to patients with neurological complaints.
• Participate in care coordination with physicians and specialists.
• Educate residents and APPs as required.

Skills

Current APN Certification

Current RN NJ state license

CDS

DEA

Current BLS/ACLS

Acute care certification

3-5 years of acute care hospital experience

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Job Title: Advance Practice Provider

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Specialty: Neurology

Profession: Physician Assistant

Department Name: Neurosciences APP's - SOM

Req #: 0000239138

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary 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.

Summary

The Neurology Advance Practice Provider shall work full‑time and perform follow‑up visits on existing patients in RWJSM and consults at all locations in the Hospital, under the supervision of and collaboration with Attending Neurologists, with attestation of the notes by the Attending Neurologists.

Their work week will consist of 40 hours per week, with work hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with 30 minute lunch break, with adjustment of the hours in consultation of the Medical Director as needed.

The salary, Paid Time Off and Benefits will be commensurate with a Full Time APP according to the System Guideline.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous care to patients in the inpatient setting with neurological complaints, including general adult neurology.
• Provide inpatient services, including performing hospital rounds for follow‑up visits on existing patients in the Hospital and consults at all locations, under supervision of and collaboration with Attending Neurologists, with attestation of the notes by the Attending Neurologists.
• Answer pages and respond to other forms of communications and be physically available on‑site for care coordination during working hours.
• Comply with the rules and regulations of the RWJSM medical staff and maintain medical staff membership in good standing.
• Develop and maintain a professional and collaborative clinical environment.
• Contribute to the development and execution of treatment protocols, management plans, and evidence‑based treatment standards for general neurology inpatients as well as patients with stroke.
• Patient care responsibilities include:
  • Evaluate and manage patients with general neurological disorders and stroke.
  • Order neurological tests appropriately with appropriate resource utilization.
  • Prescribe and/or administer necessary treatments and medications.
  • Monitor the physical, behavioral, and cognitive adverse effects of treatments and medications.
  • Order supportive care services for patients as deemed necessary.
  • Counsel patients and their families on neurological disorders, their treatments and prognosis.
• Participate in care coordination with other providers, including Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers, and Rehabilitation Specialists.
• Provide education for residents, APPs, and others as directed by RWJSM educational needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary quality and patient safety committees and engage in quality improvement efforts, including Stroke Performance Improvement (PI) Committee meetings as determined by RWJSM leadership and Medical Director.
• Enter consultation notes, progress notes, orders, and Incident To Billing charges according to medical staff guidelines and standards and billing best practices regarding documentation.
• There will be a probationary period of 6 months where the APN is expected to shadow and train with Attending Neurologists, including division of work time to include weekends as determined by the Medical Director.

Qualifications

Required (APN/NP)

• Current APN Certification
• Current RN NJ state license
• CDS
• DEA
• Current BLS/ACLS
• RNFA Certification *exception if Surgical NP certification has surgical assist built into program

Required (Physician Assistant)

• Current Physician Assistant Certification
• CDS
• DEA
• Current BLS/ACLS

Preferred

• Acute care certification
• 3-5 years of acute care hospital experience

Scheduling Requirements

• Scheduled as needed (Days, Night Shift, Weekends, Holidays)