Advanced Practice Nurse

Job Title: Advanced Practice Nurse

Location: Rutgers University Medical Grp

Department: Critical Care APPs RWJSH

Req#: 0000201995

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $57.69 - $81.73 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The APP is an independent health care provider who coordinates inpatient care through collaboration with the Physician, for Critical Care patients. The PA or APN provides care in accordance with the objectives policies and procedures of the practice and the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner Advisory Committee.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Current APN or PA certification
• Current NJ state license, CDS and DEA
• Current BLS/ACLS required

Preferred:

• 1-2 years acute care hospital experience preferred
• Acute care certification preferred

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Current APN or PA certification
• Current NJ state license, CDS and DEA
• Current BLS/ACLS required

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem
• Nights

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates an ability to organize and achieve quality performance in new routine
• Demonstrates effectiveness in coordinating aspects of patient care within a critical care environment
• Performs admission assessments and appropriate treatment for patients
• Rounds daily with attending physician on unit
• Performs appropriate interpretation of laboratory/diagnostic testing
• Performs bedside procedures such as central lines, arterial lines, etc.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, communicates effectively and demonstrates time management
• Performs duties with minimal supervision and coordinates care with the physician, case managers, and other consulting providers.
• Demonstrates effective communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Implements the policies and procedures of the practice
• Performs assessment and reassessment of the patient according to applicable department standards and identified tools
• The ability to compassionately interact with patients across different areas of care
• Recognizes areas for improvement in policies or patient care, initiates change and educates all involved in change
• Regularly communicates with nursing leadership and staff concerning patient care issues
• Thoroughly explains procedures to patients prior to testing
• Provides appropriate patient teaching as necessary

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.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!