Nurse Practitioner PD Days Cardiac APP's - CBMC

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in West Orange is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for per diem work in cardiac care. The NP will perform comprehensive assessments, assist in managing pre- and post-operative patients, and educate families about care processes. Applicants must be licensed in New Jersey and have a master's degree in Nursing, along with two years of relevant experience. This position offers an hourly pay range from $57.69 to $91.34.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in New Jersey.
• Requires a master's degree in Nursing and ACLS certification.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in a related field is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health assessments and manage patient care.
• Obtain patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Manage post-operative patients in CTICU and step-down units.
• Educate patients and families about health interventions.

Skills

Licensed Registered Nurse in New Jersey

Certified Nurse Practitioner in New Jersey

ACLS certified

Two years of experience in cardiac surgery

Cardiothoracic surgery experience

Education

Masters in Nursing from an accredited program

Job description

Nurse Practitioner PD Days Cardiac APP's - CBMC

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

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

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 of 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 Include

• 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