Nurse Practitioner (PD) Nights - Hospitalist - New Brunswick, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine Nurse Practitioner to provide essential health care in the Emergency Department. This role involves managing patient care, performing diagnostic procedures, and collaborating with a skilled health care team to ensure the best outcomes for patients. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Nursing, relevant certifications, and a passion for emergency medicine. Join a comprehensive health care delivery system that values your contributions and offers a supportive work environment with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k)

PTO

Short & Long Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance

Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing and NP Certification required.
• BLS and ACLS Certifications are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver primary health care in the Emergency Department.
• Manage patient flow and coordinate care with the health care team.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.

Skills

Clinical emergency medicine knowledge

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Time management skills

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

NP Certification

Registered Professional Nurse license

BLS and ACLS Certifications

Job description

Job Summary:

The Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine Nurse Practitioner will deliver primary health care in the Emergency Department 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
• 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 Emergency 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's degree in Nursing
• NP Certification
• Registered Professional Nurse with current NJ state license; CDS and DEA.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certifications
• Prior work experience as a professional nurse.
• Active membership in a professional organization preferred
• Ability and willingness to 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

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Company Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals, three acute care children’s hospitals, a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital, a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts