ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE

MyStethi, LLC; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ, seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the Critical Care unit. The APP will collaborate with Cooper intensivists to manage ICU patients, perform procedures and coordinate care with the team.

Requirements include an NP or PA with acute care certification, New Jersey licensure, and an ability to work days with some night rotation. Salary ranges from $45 to $78 per hour, dependent on experience and internal pay equity. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Experience in critical care and hospital medicine is preferred.
• POCUS experience and procedures such as intubation, central lines and arterial lines are valued.
• Appreciates ability to work collaboratively with intensivists and nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, treat and manage ICU patients in collaboration with physicians.
• Perform and supervise diagnostic tests and interpret results.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with guidelines and state law.
• Provide patient education and participate in care planning and discharge.
• Maintain documentation and participate in care quality initiatives.

Skills

Critical care experience

POCUS

Intubation

Central lines

Arterial lines

Education

Master's in Nursing - NP or PA

Job description

About us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children's Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

Job Description: Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Cooper University Health Care - FULL TIME - Critical Care

• The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is licensed, registered and has completed specialized graduate or doctoral education, and is nationally certified to provide health and medical care for diverse populations in a variety of settings.


• The Advanced Practice Nurse will function within the scope of practice as defined by the state nurses practice act, delineation of privileges set forth by the practice setting and the American Nurses’ Association Code of Ethics. The advanced practice nurse utilizes the scientific process and national standards of care as a framework for managing patient care.


• The Physician Assistant will function within the scope of practice as defined by the supervising physician


• As licensed independent providers, APPs practice autonomously and/or in consultation with a collaborating/supervising physician and other health care professionals to assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients’ health problems/needs.


• The APP will perform a patient history and physical examination to determine a working differential diagnosis and develop an individualized plan of care.


• Services include, but are not limited to ordering, performing, supervising, and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, and prescription of pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies.


• The APP may provide therapeutic measures as appropriate and provide teaching, education and counseling to individuals, families and groups.


• For uncommon or unstable conditions, the APP will formulate diagnoses in consultation with his/her collaborating/supervising physician and either refer to a specialist or participate in the dual management and treatment with his/her collaborating/supervising physician.


• In addition to diagnosing and managing acute and chronic illnesses, APPs will emphasize health promotion and disease prevention


• APPs will serve as health care researchers, professional educators, interdisciplinary consultants and patient advocates.


• Prescribing Medications


• Prescriptions may be provided by the APP, where clinically indicated, and shall be in accordance with the current APP prescribing guidelines and in accordance with state and federal law. Proper documentation of medications prescribed, and refills authorized, will be reflected in the patient’s chart.

Experience Required

Looking for APP (Acute care certified APN only or PA) to work in collaboration with Cooper intensivists to manage intensive care patients. Ideal candidate will have experience in critical care and/or hospital medicine and ideally have experience with POCUS and performing procedures such as intubation, central lines, arterial lines etc. New graduates will be considered but would need to be highly motivated to learn and seek out independent opportunities in addition to work related orientation to become autonomous in role.

Education Requirements

Master's in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

License/Certification Requirements

New Jersey license for Advanced Nurse Practitioner & Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant

For Nurse practitioners, must be acute care certified; PA NCCPA

Special Requirements

Schedule - Days/Hours: Full time; Day Shift with some night rotation

Hourly Rate Min $45

Hourly Rate Max $78

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.

A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.

Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail]