Trauma Advanced Practice Nurse: Lead Care & Rounds

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 136,294 - 180,084; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse to advance trauma patient care. The APN provides clinical care, collaborates with Trauma Physicians and the Trauma Team, participates in rounds, and leads education for patients and staff.

The role requires NJ APN certification, a Master’s degree, and 3+ years nursing experience; SICU/Trauma experience preferred. Certification in BLS/ACLS; ATLS within 6 months of hire. Salary range reflects NJ Pay Transparency Act.

Qualifications

• NJ APN certification is required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Minimum three years nursing experience.
• SICU/Trauma experience preferred; research exposure desirable.
• BLS/ACLS/ATLS certifications preferred or must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced practice nursing services to trauma patients in collaboration with trauma physicians.
• Participates in Daily Trauma Team rounds and trauma clinic activities; independent rounds as needed.
• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments and orders/interprets tests.
• Develops clinical management plans incorporating medical and psychosocial needs.
• Performs chest tube insertion, arterial/venous line insertion, wound care.
• Documents care and writes discharge summaries in the medical record.
• Coordinates post-discharge care with other specialties and team members.

Skills

Advanced Practice Nurse

Trauma care

Clinical communication

Team collaboration

Education

NJ APN Certification

Master’s degree in Nursing

RN license New Jersey

Minimum 3 years nursing experience

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

ATLS certification

Job description

University Hospital in Newark, NJ seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse to advance trauma patient care. The APN provides clinical care, collaborates with Trauma Physicians and the Trauma Team, participates in rounds, and leads education for patients and staff.

The role requires NJ APN certification, a Master’s degree, and 3+ years nursing experience; SICU/Trauma experience preferred. Certification in BLS/ACLS; ATLS within 6 months of hire. Salary range reflects NJ Pay Transparency Act.