Advanced Practice Nurse - Critical Care

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Hospital is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in the Medical Intensive Care Unit. The NP collaborates with ICU attending physicians to deliver direct patient care for critically ill patients.

Responsibilities include performing exams, ordering diagnostics, coordinating care, and leading discharge planning. The role supports teaching and leadership within the organization.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in New Jersey and APN certified by the Board of Nursing.
• MSN required.
• 1 year APN experience in critical care or 3 years RN experience in critical care required.
• Neuro patient experience preferred.
• BLS and ACLS required.
• CCRN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Perform physical exams and document data; order and interpret diagnostics and consultations.
• Develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans and medications as appropriate.
• Coordinate care and discharge planning for patients under supervision of ICU physicians.
• Contribute to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and organizational leadership.

Skills

Critical care experience

Collaboration with physicians

Patient care

APN scope of practice

Education

MSN

RN license (NJ)

APN certification (Board of Nursing)

Job description

The University Hospital Medical Intensive Care Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) (Nurse Practitioner, NP) provides direct patient care services for critically ill complex patients in an intensive care setting in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Medical ICU attending physicians. The APN performs physical exams, collects, and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications. Coordinates the care and discharge of patients and provides direct patient care services. The APN contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and provides leadership to the organization.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as RN in the State of New Jersey and certified as APN by the Board of Nursing.
• MSN required.
• Either one (1) year of experience as an APN in a critical care setting required, or three (3) years of experience as a RN in a critical care setting required.
• Experience with neuro patients preferred.
• BLS and ACLS required.
• CCRN preferred.