Surgical APP: Perioperative Care Specialist

RWJBarnabas Health; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks an Advance Practice Provider to deliver high-quality perioperative care as part of the surgical team. The APP will coordinate with attending physicians and provide care across preop, intraop and postoperative phases, exercising independent judgment within licensure.

Responsibilities include surgical first assisting, perioperative management, inpatient rounds, ED consults, and collaboration with nurses and other providers to ensure safe patient flow.

Qualifications

• Current APN Certification
• Current RN NJ state license
• CDS
• DEA
• Current BLS/ACLS
• RNFA Certification *exception if Surgical NP certification has surgical assist built into program
• Current Physician Assistant Certification
• CDS
• DEA
• Current BLS/ACLS
• Acute care certification
• 3-5 years of acute care hospital experience

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical examinations in preparation for surgical procedures
• Order appropriate laboratory, radiologic and special diagnostic tests and interpret and report to surgical team
• The APP may be asked to see emergent consults in the ED and when appropriate treat conditions within the scope of the APP s practice and experience
• Communication of complicated surgical emergencies and appropriate preparation for surgery will also be expected
• Assist with inpatient daily rounds as assigned
• This can include insertion/discontinuing central lines including but not limited to chest tubes, arterial lines, wound dressing changes, bed side procedure, insertion of temporary dialysis catheters, daily physical exams, and addressing any concerns of the patients on the service
• Thoroughly explains procedures to patients prior to testing
• Perform appropriate interpretation of laboratory/diagnostic testing
• Responsible for discharging patients in collaboration with the attending
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, communicates effectively and demonstrates time management
• Performs duties independently and coordinates care with the bedside nurse, attending physician, and other consulting providers
• Compassionately interacts with patients across different areas of care

Skills

Perioperative care coordination

Surgical first assisting

Emergency department consults

Communication

Education

APN Certification

RN NJ state license

CDS

DEA

BLS/ACLS

RNFA Certification

Physician Assistant Certification

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health seeks an Advance Practice Provider to deliver high-quality perioperative care as part of the surgical team. The APP will coordinate with attending physicians and provide care across preop, intraop and postoperative phases, exercising independent judgment within licensure.

Responsibilities include surgical first assisting, perioperative management, inpatient rounds, ED consults, and collaboration with nurses and other providers to ensure safe patient flow.