Advanced Practice Provider PRN

Association of Clinicians for the Underserved; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in New Jersey is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for its Interventional Radiology department. The role involves delivering advanced clinical care, managing complex patient conditions, and collaborating with a dedicated team. Candidates must hold a master’s degree and be certified as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and emphasizes autonomy in patient health management.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision

Career growth through professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in Interventional Radiology as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant required.
• Active New Jersey License and board certification as Primary Care or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Provide procedural and clinical care services to adult patients.
• Order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Manage acute and chronic illnesses with a focus on health promotion.

Skills

Patient Care Management

Health Promotion

Diagnostic Skills

Education

MASTERS in Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job description

About Us

AtCooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

Cooper University Hospital Interventional Radiology department is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider to join our collaborative team of physicians and practitioners whouse advanced imaging and other innovative methodsto assess and treat complex conditions less invasively and with unprecedented precision.

The role of the Interventional Radiology APP includes procedural and clinical care services to adult patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting at Cooper University Hospital and MD Anderson at Cooper University. Duties include independent and collaborative management of new and established patients, reviewing pertinent imaging, providing consult services and performing image guided procedures.

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Functions

• 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.
• 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 develop an individualized plan of care.
• Services include, but are not limited to ordering, performing, supervising, and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, procedures 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.
• 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.

Continuing Education

• The APP will stay current with medical trends and provide evidence-based practice medicine by completing the required continuing education as mandated by certifying organizations.
• The autonomous nature of the APP requires accountability for healthcare outcomes. Insuring the highest quality of care requires national certification, periodic peer review, clinical outcome evaluations, adherence to the code for ethical practice, evidence of continuing professional development and maintenance of clinical skills.

Training

• 1:1 orientation with experienced APP/Physician covering all roles and expectations, duration based on prior experience.

Experience Required

Interventional Radiology as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant is required

Prior experience in Interventional Radiology as a Registered Nurse will be considered.

Education Requirements

MASTERS is required - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

License/Certification Requirements

Board certification as Primary Care and or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner orBoard certification as Physician Assistant;Active New Jersey License; American Heart AssociationACLS/BLS andCDS/DEA

Special Requirements

Schedule Days/Hours:Per Diem - varies.