Nurse Practitioner (PD) Days - Sub-Acute Practices - Bridgewater, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 78,523 - 128,116; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for Day shifts in the Sub-Acute Practices setting in New Jersey. The role involves delivering primary care in Emergency/ inpatient settings, with emphasis on early detection, treatment, and prevention of diseases.

The position requires an NP, Master’s in Nursing, NJ RN license with CDS/DEA, and BLS/ACLS. Per Diem status, with flexible scheduling including extended hours, weekends, and holidays. Facility: Emergency Medicine Associates.

Qualifications

• Master degree in Nursing is required.
• NP certification is required.
• NJ RN license with CDS and DEA is required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• Prior work experience as a professional nurse is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records patient history.
• Performs physical and medical screening examinations.
• Orders diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies or other therapies as appropriate.
• Establishes diagnostic decision-making and initiates a treatment plan.
• Coordinates patient care with other health care team members.
• Initiates consultation requests to other health professionals for comprehensive patient management.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding health, referring to appropriate resources.
• Completes charting in a timely manner.
• Manages patient flow in the Emergency Department or inpatient unit.
• Performs procedures as allowed by state law and under physician supervision.

Skills

Emergency medicine knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Master degree in Nursing

NP Certification

NJ RN license + CDS & DEA

BLS & ACLS certifications

Job description

Nurse Practitioner (PD) Days - Sub-Acute Practices – Bridgewater, NJ

Req #: 0000256738

Category: Nurse Practitioner

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: Emergency Medicine Associates

Department: Sub-Acute Practices

Pay Range: $57.69 - $93.41 per hour

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

Job Summary

The Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine Nurse Practitioner will deliver primary health care in the Emergency Department or inpatient setting to include, but not limited to, the recognition and management of common illnesses and injuries, and the provisioning of care across the health care continuum with emphasis on early detection, treatment, and prevention of diseases.

Essential Functions

• Obtains and records patient history
• Performs physical and medical screening examinations
• Completes diagnostic and therapeutic studies
• Orders diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies or other therapies as appropriate
• Establishes diagnostic decision-making and initiates a treatment plan, which may include ordering medications, additional therapeutic modalities, etc
• Coordinates patient care with other members of the health care team
• Initiates consultation requests to other health professionals to provide more comprehensive patient management
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding mental and physical health, referring patients to appropriate specialists/resources
• Completes charting in a thorough and timely manner
• Adequately manages patient flow in the Emergency Department or inpatient unit
• Performs procedures as allowed by state law and under the direction of the supervising or collaborating physician
• Works within legal, regulatory, and ethical practice standards
• Actively participates in Department staff meetings and risk management education
• Completes required courses, i.e., HIPAA, EMTALA and other CME /CEU requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Master degree in Nursing
• NP Certification
• Registered Professional Nurse with current NJ state license; CDS and DEA
• Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support Certifications
• Prior work experience as a professional nurse
• Active membership in a professional organization preferred
• Ability and willingness accommodate scheduling needs including working extended hours, weekdays, overnights, weekends, and holidays

Knowledge and Skills

• Medical and broad based clinical emergency medicine knowledge
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to effectively and successfully work with all emergency department and hospital employees

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer