Advance Practice Provider PD Day Surgery Somerset

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

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an Advance Practice Provider to join the Surgical APP team at Rutgers University Medical Group. This role demands a skilled provider capable of performing high-quality perioperative and postoperative care for surgery patients, coordinating closely with the attending Physician and the surgery care team.

The ideal candidate will have a current APN or NP certification, along with acute care experience and the necessary licenses. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

This position offers an hourly pay rate ranging from $57.69 to $91.34.

Qualifications

• 2 years of acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Perform history and physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care in collaboration with the attending Physician.
• Provide high quality perioperative and postoperative care.
• Assist with inpatient daily rounds as assigned.

Skills

Acute care certification

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Compassionate patient interaction

Education

Current APN or NP certification

Current NJ state license, CDS and DEA

Current BLS/ACLS certification

Job description

Advance Practice Provider - PD Day Surgery Somerset

Req #: 0000253209

Category: Nurse Practitioner

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Facility: Rutgers University Medical Grp

Department: Surgical APPs - SOM

Pay Range: $57.69 - $91.34 per hour

Location: 110 Rehill Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876

Job Title: Advance Practice Provider SOM

Location: Rutgers University Medical Grp

Department Name: Surgical APP's - SOM

Req #: 0000253209

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $57.69 - $91.34 per hour

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 health care 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 to surgical team
• The APP 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. Communication of complicated surgical emergencies and appropriate preparation for surgery will also be expected
• Assist with inpatient daily rounds as assigned. This can include wound dressing changes, daily physical exams and addressing any concerns of the patients on the service
• Thoroughly explains procedures to patients prior to testing
• Perform appropriate interpretation of laboratory and diagnostic testing
• Responsible for discharging patients in collaboration with the attending
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, communicates effectively and demonstrates time management
• There will be cross coverage of the critical care unit as needed
• Performs duties independently and coordinates care with the bedside nurse, attending physician and other consulting providers
• Compassionately interacts with patients across different areas of care

Job Requirements

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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer