Advanced Practice Nurse

RWJBarnabas Health; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey is seeking a Neonatal Advanced Practice Nurse to provide care for neonates and infants up to one year old. The APP works with a multidisciplinary team in a NICU/PICU setting, handling assessment, treatment planning and procedures with a focus on family-centered care.

Requirements include APN and RN licenses, plus NRP and BLS; NICU/Pediatrics certifications are preferred. Per diem with 12- to 24-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends and holidays, are

Qualifications

• CDS and DEA licensing requirements.
• Current NRP and BLS certification.
• APN License and RN License required.
• NICU/Pediatrics certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and assessments of patients.
• Diagnose and treat conditions in collaboration with a physician.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with the healthcare team.
• Perform procedures as necessary.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses and other professionals.
• Communicate treatment plans and health education to families.
• Stay current with medical best practices and regulations.
• Engage in continuing education and professional development.
• Participate in research or quality improvement projects as directed.

Education

APN License

RN License

NRP Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Title: Advanced Practice Nurse

Location: Rutgers University Medical Grp

Department Name: RWJMS Neonatology

Req #: 0000240300

Status: Hourly

Shift: Days/Nights/Weekends/Holidays

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 Overview:

The Neonatal Advanced Practice Providerprovides health care to neonates, infants and children up to one year of age. The APP provides care for critically ill premature and full-term infants with an emphasis placed on family centered culturally diverse sensitive care. In collaboration with the Neonatologist, the APPhas daily responsibility for the assessment and management of patients in high and low acuity.

The Advanced Practice Provider practices in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to provide a continuum of primary, acute and or subspecialty healthcare to their patients.

They enhance the quality of care through education and clinical practice utilizing advanced practice, knowledge and research.

General Requirements:

• CDS and DEA
• Current NRP and BLS certification

APN Specific Requirements:

• APN License
• RN License
• One of the following
  • NNP Certification with NICU RN experience
  • Primary Care Pediatric NP Certification withAPP experience in an inpatient setting
  • Acute Care Pediatric NP Certification with PICU setting procedural experience as an APP

PA Specific Requirements

• PA License
• PICUprocedural experience or NICU experience as an APP
• NCCPA

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem
• 12-24 hr shifts
• days/nights/weekends/holidays

Essential Functions:

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and assessments of patients.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions in collaboration with a physician.
• Develop and implement treatment plansin collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Perform procedures as necessary.
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families regarding treatment plans and healtheducation.
• Stay current with medical best practices, guidelines, and regulations.
• Engage in continuing education and professional development activities.
• Participate in research or quality improvement projects as directed or needed.