Advance Practice Provider PD Day Surgery Somerset

RWJBarnabas Health; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 79,473 - 125,829; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Provider in Somerville, NJ, to join the Surgical APPs team. Your role will involve collaborating with physicians and providing high-quality perioperative and postoperative care.

The ideal candidate will have a valid NJ state license, APN/NP certification, and at least two years of acute care hospital experience. This position offers a per diem schedule with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• 2 years acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Acute care certification preferred.
• Current BLS/ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative and postoperative care for surgery patients.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests for the surgical team.
• Conduct emergency consultations in the ED as needed.

Skills

Surgical first assisting

Patient care coordination

Emergency room consultations

History and physical examinations

Effective communication

Education

Current APN or NP certification

Current NJ state license, CDS, and DEA

Job description

Req #: 0000253211

Category: Nurse Practitioner

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: Rutgers University Medical Grp

Department: Surgical APPs - SOM

Pay Range: $57.69 - $91.34 per hour

Location: 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider SOM

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.

Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider is an independent healthcare provider who coordinates care through collaboration with the attending Physician. The PA or APN provides care in accordance with the objectives, policies, and procedures of the practice and the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Advisory Committee. The main function of this role is to provide consistent high quality perioperative and postoperative care for all surgery patients. The APP will be expected to function as an active member of the surgery patient care team. Responsibilities include surgical first assisting, perioperative and postoperative management, hospital rounds on inpatients, and emergency room consultations. The APP will be expected to work to the full extent of their licensure with an emphasis on supervised autonomy.

Essential Functions

• Perform history and physical examinations in preparation for surgical procedures.
• Order appropriate laboratory, radiologic and special diagnostic tests and interpret and report results to the surgical team.
• May be asked to see emergent consults in the ED and, when appropriate, treat conditions within the scope of the APP's practice and experience; communicate complicated surgical emergencies and appropriate preparation for surgery.
• Assist with inpatient daily rounds as assigned, including wound dressing changes, daily physical exams, and addressing any concerns of the patients on the service.
• Thoroughly explain procedures to patients prior to testing.
• Perform appropriate interpretation of laboratory and diagnostic testing.
• Responsible for discharging patients in collaboration with the attending.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, communicate effectively and demonstrate time management.
• Provide cross coverage of the critical care unit as needed.
• Perform duties independently and coordinate care with the bedside nurse, attending physician and other consulting providers.
• Compassionately interact with patients across different areas of care.

Job Requirements

• APN or NP.
• Acute care certification preferred.
• 2 years acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Current APN or PA certification.
• Current NJ state license, CDS and DEA.
• Current BLS/ACLS required.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer