Job Information
RWJBarnabas Health Advance Practice Provider-PD-Nights-Neurosciences APP's-West Orange-NJ in WEST ORANGE, New Jersey
Advance Practice Provider-PD-Nights-Neurosciences APP's-West Orange-NJReq #:0000141680
Category:Nurse Practitioner
Status:Per Diem
Shift:Night
Facility:Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department:4451179 - Neurosciences APPs
Location:
Barnabas Health Medical Group, 95 OLD SHORT HILLS ROAD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052
Job Overview-
The Stroke Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the NJ designated Comprehensive Stroke Center will be a certified Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)/Nurse Practitioner or Physician s Assistant (PA). The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for performing duties independently following established and standardized procedures and methods referring questionable situations to physician. The APP provides primary health care through assessment, diagnosis, clinical judgment and management to restore, maintain and improve the health status of patients. In addition, the APP is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e.damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.
Qualifications:
Required (APN/NP):
Masters prepared in Nursing from an accredited program
Advanced Practice Nurse License via the New Jersey State Board of Nursing
Maintain National Certification AANP or ANCC
Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of New Jersey
BLS
ACLS
CDS
DEA
Proficient computer skills
Experience with intravenous therapy
Required (Physician Assistant):
Graduate of an AMA accredited physician assistant (PA) program and licensed by the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners.
BLS
ACLS
CDS
DEA
Proficient computer skills
Experience with intravenous therapy
Preferred:
Ideal candidates will have minimum of one year of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in an acute care setting;
Experience with acute stroke and/or neurological patients
Scheduling Requirements:
Per Diem
Scheduled as needed. (Night Shift)
On-call
Essential Functions:
Provide acute stroke patient care management including diagnosis, assessments, documentation, consultations,and daily patient rounds.
Assists with inpatient staff development/education, research trial patient enrollment and management, billing for all payers, collects and maintains quality metrics via national database, and community outreach.
APNs will perform according to the Nurse Practice Act of New Jersey and State Board of Nursing; maintain a Joint Protocol with a collaborating Physician for prescriptive authority.
PA s will perform under the direct supervision of the attending Stroke Center Neurologist and in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of the hospital and the state Physician s Assistant Act.
Additional Information:
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
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,
high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering
a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer