APP-Advanced Practice Provider (PD Nights) Critical Care - RWJUH Somerset

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k)

PTO

Short & Long Term Disability

Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New Jersey is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to coordinate emergent inpatient care and lead the APP team. The role includes organizing patient care, performing critical bedside procedures, and creating monthly schedules. Ideal candidates will have acute care certification and experience. Benefits include medical plans, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement. This position offers a competitive hourly wage of $57.69 - $91.34 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Acute care certification preferred.
• FCCS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates emergent inpatient care with attending physician.
• Creates monthly team schedule and assists in filling schedule gaps.
• Performs basic bedside procedures like central line removal.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Time management

Patient care coordination

Education

Current APN or PA certification

Current NJ state license (CDS and DEA)

BLS and ACLS certification

Job description

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider

Location: RWJ-Somerset Medical Center, 110 Rehill Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876

Department: Critical Care APPs RWJSH

Required Job Number: 0000212873

Employment Type: Per Diem / Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $57.69 - $91.34 per hour (anticipated hourly wage for this position in New Jersey; compensation offers vary by education, skills, and experience)

Job Summary

The House Coverage APP is an independent health‑care provider who coordinates emergent inpatient care through collaboration with the attending physician, PA or APN, and follows the objectives, policies, and procedures of the practice and the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners. The APP provides care in accordance with the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Advisory Committee directives.

As Lead APP on the team, additional responsibilities include creating the monthly team schedule, assisting in filling schedule gaps, helping with payroll, providing team educational opportunities, and being an active member of the APP Practice Council as well as various hospital committees.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates an ability to organize and achieve quality performance in routine tasks.
• Effectively coordinates various aspects of patient care.
• Performs appropriate assessments and treatment for patients.
• Interprets laboratory and diagnostic testing results.
• Performs basic bedside procedures such as central line removal, feeding tube insertion, and rhinorrhea device insertion.
• Appropriately directs patient care during rapid responses, code stroke, code MI, and code sepsis events.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, effective communication, and solid time management.
• Conducts duties independently while coordinating care with bedside nurses, attending physicians, and consulting providers.
• Interacts compassionately with patients across all areas of care.
• Identifies areas for improvement in policies or patient care, initiates change, and educates all involved parties.
• Communicates regularly with nursing staff regarding patient care issues.
• Thoroughly explains procedures to patients before testing.
• Provides appropriate patient teaching as necessary.
• Performs necessary medical clearances for inpatient psychiatric patients.

Job Requirements

• Acute care certification preferred.
• FCCS certification preferred.
• 1‑2 years of acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Current APN or PA certification.
• Current NJ state license (CDS and DEA).
• Current BLS and ACLS required.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.