Nurse Practitioner PD Day CBMC Cardiac

RWJBarnabas Health; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 79,473 - 128,681; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in West Orange, NJ, seeks a Nurse Practitioner for a per diem position in the Cardiac APPs department. The role involves independent patient care, comprehensive assessments, and collaborations with healthcare teams.

Ideal candidates will be licensed RNs and certified NPs in New Jersey, with advanced degrees in nursing and critical care experience. Scheduling requires one weekend and one weekday shift monthly, with a competitive pay range of $57.69 - $93.41 per hour.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of New Jersey.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner in the state of New Jersey.
• Must have cardiac and/or critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments.
• Develop and implement comprehensive care plans for cardiac patients.
• Monitor patients' hemodynamic status and adjust medications as needed.

Skills

Cardiac and/or critical care experience

Clinical assessment and decision-making skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Masters/Doctoral preparation in Nursing

ACLS/BLS certification

Job description

Location: 95 OLD SHORT HILLS ROAD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner PD Day CBMC Cardiac

Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department: Cardiac APPs - CBMC

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $57.69 - $93.41 per hour

Pay Transparency

The above pay range reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected will depend on several factors, including educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Job Overview

The nurse practitioner functions as an independent care provider in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. The care is characterized by comprehensive health assessments and management of patients with acute and/or chronic health problems in the cardiovascular service (cardiac cath lab and non-invasive cardiology). This is an inpatient role.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of New Jersey
• Certified Nurse Practitioner in the state of New Jersey
• Masters/Doctoral preparation in Nursing from an accredited program
• ACLS/BLS certified
• Must have cardiac and/or critical care experience
• Strong clinical assessment and decision making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Scheduling Requirements

• One weekend day shift per month, one weekday shift per month

Essential Functions

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical history, physical examination and diagnostic test results
• Develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients undergoing cardiac procedures and/or admitted for further evaluation/treatment
• Monitor patients¿ hemodynamic status, ordering, adjusting medications and interventions as needed
• Provide pre and post procedure/ heart failure education and support to patients and their families
• Facilitate discharges for cardiac service line patients
• Provide education to staff and community regarding cardiac conditions and procedures
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including cardiologists, other NPs, nurses, and social workers

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.