Nurse Practitioner (PT) Nights - Hospitalist - Rahway, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k)

PTO

Short & Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Rahway, NJ, is looking for a part-time Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care in emergency and inpatient settings. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Nursing and is licensed in New Jersey. Responsibilities include patient assessments, care coordination, and compliance with legal standards. Excellent communication and clinical skills are essential. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Master degree in Nursing required.
• NP Certification essential.
• Registered Professional Nurse license in NJ needed.
• Active participation in professional organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver primary health care in the Emergency Department.
• Obtain and record patient history.
• Perform physical and medical screening examinations.
• Order diagnostic tests and establish treatment plans.
• Coordinate patient care with healthcare team members.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Clinical emergency medicine

Strong communication skills

Time management

Education

Master degree in Nursing

NP Certification

Current NJ state license

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Advanced Life Support Certification

Job description

Nurse Practitioner (PT) Nights - Hospitalist - Rahway, NJ

Req #: 0000241463

Category: Nurse Practitioner

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Night

Facility: Emergency Medicine Associates

Department: Hospitalist - RAH

Pay Range: $59,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Location: 865 Stone Street, Rahway, NJ 07065

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 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 skillsAbility to effectively and successfully work with all emergency department and hospital employees

Benefits

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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer