Nurse Practitioner General Surgery Surgical Sub-specialty NIGHT

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the General Surgery Surgical Sub-specialty, responsible for managing overnight inpatient and operative needs of surgical patients. The role requires collaboration with physicians, adherence to nursing practices, and strong communication skills within a dynamic healthcare setting. A commitment to maintaining high-quality patient care in a collaborative team is essential.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years RN/Specialty experience.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in the Nurse Practitioner role preferred.
• Licenses Required: Advance Practice Nurse License, AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification, RNFA certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage overnight inpatient and operative needs of surgical patients.
• Obtain thorough patient history, analyze primary symptoms.
• Collaborate with physicians and health care teams for patient planning.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership skills

Teaching principles

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Strong computer skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

MSN with Advanced Practice Nurse credentials

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Description

The General surgery and surgical subspecialty Nurse Practitioner manages the overnight inpatient and operative needs of surgical patients in conjunction with, and under the supervision of an attending physician . The NP is responsible for the assessment and management of various patient populations which includes the overall management of the orthopedic surgical patient, ordering and interpretation of diagnostic testing, development of appropriate plans of care, therapeutic interventions. They maintain a collaborative work environment that is safe, just, and founded on principles of high reliability and quality outcomes for patients and colleagues. The NP will perform duties in accordance with state and federal regulations as well as network policies, NP scope of practice guidelines, approved clinical privileges and the JFKUMC NP policy. The Nurse Practitioner reports to the department clinical lead and Director of Advanced Practice Providers, Full time includes weekends and holidays on a rotational basis.

• Obtains a thorough patient history that includes: Determination of their health status and primary care service needs. Analysis of primary symptoms. Assess patient compliance with historical primary care treatment plan if one exists. Complete medical and social history. Performs an appropriate physical examination and recognizes normal and abnormal findings. Records findings of the physical exam in a clear and concise manner using the appropriate format. Connect patient with a primary care physician based on the data gathered in the history and physical examination. Counsel, educate, and instruct patients in specific disease-related and preventative medicine areas.
• Communicates with assigned Primary Care physician regarding pertinent patient information including but not limited to actual or potential clinical problems. Collaborates with physicians, family members, social workers, community contacts and other members of the health care team in patient care planning.
• Utilizes assessment skills and collaborates with other disciplines to develop a comprehensive education plan to meet patient/family needs. Utilizes assessment skills and collaborates with other disciplines to develop a comprehensive plan of care that meets patient needs. Incorporates diagnosis, interventions, and expected outcomes. Communicates plans of care with the patient and family. Identifies the patients educational needs based on the assessment of the patient.
• Understands his/her role as a professional and conduct him/herself in accordance with the same. Seeks out other professionals to network and create positive alliances. Is committed to a positive meaningful interaction with the patients. Will oversee Community Outreach workers, and conduct weekly meetings to discuss patient progress, goals and issues/concerns.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
  
  

Description

The General surgery and surgical subspecialty Nurse Practitioner manages the overnight inpatient and operative needs of surgical patients in conjunction with, and under the supervision of an attending physician . The NP is responsible for the assessment and management of various patient populations which includes the overall management of the orthopedic surgical patient, ordering and interpretation of diagnostic testing, development of appropriate plans of care, therapeutic interventions. They maintain a collaborative work environment that is safe, just, and founded on principles of high reliability and quality outcomes for patients and colleagues. The NP will perform duties in accordance with state and federal regulations as well as network policies, NP scope of practice guidelines, approved clinical privileges and the JFKUMC NP policy. The Nurse Practitioner reports to the department clinical lead and Director of Advanced Practice Providers, Full time includes weekends and holidays on a rotational basis.

Responsibilties

• Obtains a thorough patient history that includes: Determination of their health status and primary care service needs. Analysis of primary symptoms. Assess patient compliance with historical primary care treatment plan if one exists. Complete medical and social history. Performs an appropriate physical examination and recognizes normal and abnormal findings. Records findings of the physical exam in a clear and concise manner using the appropriate format. Connect patient with a primary care physician based on the data gathered in the history and physical examination. Counsel, educate, and instruct patients in specific disease-related and preventative medicine areas.

• Communicates with assigned Primary Care physician regarding pertinent patient information including but not limited to actual or potential clinical problems. Collaborates with physicians, family members, social workers, community contacts and other members of the health care team in patient care planning.
• Utilizes assessment skills and collaborates with other disciplines to develop a comprehensive education plan to meet patient/family needs. Utilizes assessment skills and collaborates with other disciplines to develop a comprehensive plan of care that meets patient needs. Incorporates diagnosis, interventions, and expected outcomes. Communicates plans of care with the patient and family. Identifies the patients educational needs based on the assessment of the patient.
• Understands his/her role as a professional and conduct him/herself in accordance with the same. Seeks out other professionals to network and create positive alliances. Is committed to a positive meaningful interaction with the patients. Will oversee Community Outreach workers, and conduct weekly meetings to discuss patient progress, goals and issues/concerns.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
  
  

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• MSN with Advanced Practice Nurse credentials.
• Minimum of 5 years RN/Specialty experience.
• Demonstrates effective communication and leadership skills including teaching principles, organizational and presentation skills 5. Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  
  

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred

• Minimum of 2 years experience in the Nurse Practitioner role preferred.
  
  

Licenses And Certifications Required

• Advance Practice Nurse License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• RNFA certification.
  
  

Licenses And Certifications Preferred

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
  
  

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
  
  

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. Starting at $117,395.20 Annually

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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