Nurse Practitioner PD Days Cardiac APP's - CBMC

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Short Hills is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for per diem shifts. The role involves independent care in a surgical environment, conducting health assessments and managing patients pre- and post-operatively. Candidates must hold a Master's in Nursing, be licensed and certified in New Jersey, and possess at least two years of cardiac surgery experience. The position offers a competitive hourly pay range and a collaborative working environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of New Jersey.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner in the state of New Jersey.
• Master's prepared in Nursing from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Manage patients post-operatively in the CTICU and CT Step-Down units.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease processes.

Skills

Licensed Registered Nurse

Certified Nurse Practitioner

ACLS certified

Experience in cardiac surgery

Cardiothoracic surgery experience

Education

Masters in Nursing

Job description

Nurse Practitioner PD Days Cardiac APP's - CBMC

Req #: 0000209091

Category: Nurse Practitioner

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department: Cardiac APPs - CBMC

Pay Range: $57.69 - $91.34 per hour

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

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name: Cardiac APP's - CBMC

Req #: 0000209091

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $57.69 - $91.34 per hour

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Summary

The nurse practitioner functions as an independent care provider in collaboration with the medical/surgical staff/ collaborating surgeon

Their advance practice is characterized by comprehensive health assessments and management of patients with acute and/or chronic health problems in the peri-operative cardiothoracic surgery setting,

Job Duties

• Obtain patient histories and perform physical examination
• Perform surgical consultations for per-operative patients, manage patients post-operatively in the CTICU as well as CT Step-Down units
• Write admitting orders, routine orders and daily progress notes as indicated
• Optimize pre-op patients prior to surgical intervention
• Assess and manage pre- and post-operative conditions as well as common health problems
• Order and evaluate pertinent diagnostic tests including but not limited to: Radiology, laboratories, echocardiograms and ECG's
• Prescribe pharmacological agents and non-pharmacological treatments for appropriate medical conditions,
• Ensure core measures are followed
• Educate patients and/or families regarding disease process, medical and surgical intervention, health promotion and post-operative management
• Refers and communicates pertinent abnormalities to surgical director/medical specialist
• Serves as a resource for nursing and ancillary staff in regards to patient and disease management
• Facilitate practices that are in compliance with PRO-NJ and JCAHO requirements,

Requirements

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state or New Jersey
• Certified Nurse Practitioner in the state of New Jersey
• Masters prepared in Nursing from an accredited program, ACLS certified
• Certified Physician Assistant in the State of New Jersey, Masters prepared from an accredited program
• Minimum two years of experience in cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology or general cardiology
• Cardiothoracic surgery experience preferred,

Additional Responsibilities

• Consultations, optimizing patients prior to surgery in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team
• Managing patients post-operatively in the CTICU as well as CT Step-Down units
• Managing post-op complications
• Coordinating with multi-disciplinary team and nursing staff to provide patients an optimal pre- and post-operative experience
• Discharging patients in a safe and satisfactory manner,

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer