Surgical APN — Autonomy in Patient Care

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 136,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical coverage

Dental/Vision

HSA/FSA

Disability insurance

Pension plan

Pet insurance

EAP

Professional development

Job summary

University Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) to provide surgical patient care under a physician collaboration. The APN will perform comprehensive health assessments, diagnose, and develop plans of care, while working autonomously within an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements include a master’s in nursing, NJ RN license, BLS, and NP/APN certification eligibility. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing and eligibility for NP/APN national certification.
• Current NJ RN license and registration.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience and current BLS certification.
• Ability to provide specialty care for General Surgery patients in collaboration with attending staff.

Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive patient health data/history and document in the EMR.
• Complete medication reconciliation at each visit.
• Perform comprehensive physical assessments and review systems.
• Collaborate with physician to develop a comprehensive care plan.
• Monitor patient progress and signs of disease progression.
• Manage anticoagulation and emergencies per protocol.
• Prescribe and/or order medications.
• Obtain appropriate consents for surgery and ensure pre-operative tests.
• Document assessments and treatment plans in the EMR.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Effective communication

Problem solving

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

APN certification eligibility

Job description

University Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) to provide surgical patient care under a physician collaboration. The APN will perform comprehensive health assessments, diagnose, and develop plans of care, while working autonomously within an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements include a master’s in nursing, NJ RN license, BLS, and NP/APN certification eligibility. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities.