- The Physician Assistant or Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Advance Practice Provider is responsible for performing duties independently following established and standardized procedures and methods referring questionable situations to the designated physician,
- The PA/APN provides acute health care through assessment, diagnosis, clinical judgment and management to restore, maintain and improve the health status of patients,
- Essential Functions:
- Assists physician by recording patient progress notes, issues diagnostic orders, and transcribes orders,
- Assists with various counseling and education functions,
- Billing for patient services based on CMS and NJ State Board Regulations,
- Demonstrates satisfactory knowledge and judgment to provide appropriate care for patients,
- Develops plan of care for patients in coordination with multidisciplinary team and completes appropriate reports to physicians and family,
- Documents and maintains patient records of services provided according to facility and nursing standards,
- Establishes a collaborative relationship with other medical providers,
- Examines patients to determine presence of illness, utilizing physical findings, laboratory results, medical history, ascertains nature and extent of illness and prescribes treatments as indicated,
- Interviews, instructs and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention,
- Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions,
- Issues prescriptions to patients based on Federal & State Regulations,
- Orders and reviews appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures,
- Reviews all lab data and documents,
- Participates in the development of protocols,
- Performs and obtains a completed medical history and physical data on patients with appropriate documentation and findings,
- Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations,
- Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits,
- Responsible for coordinating nursing and training programs on compliant for policies such as HIPPA, OSHA, Code of Conduct,
- Responsible for maintaining the quality and adequacy of nursing practice,
- Reviews and audits charts routinely,
- Sutures wounds, incise and drains wounds, repairs lacerations,
- Adult Gerontology Acute Care Certification highly preferred.
- Primary Care Certification preferred.
- Current license as a registered professional nurse in the State of New Jersey with Certification by the New Jersey Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Master degree in nursing required. Current NJ state license; CDS and DEA.
- OR Current license as a registered Physician Assistant in the state of New Jersey with Certification by the NCCPA. Graduate of an AMA accredited physician assistant (PA) program AND licensed by the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners/Physician Assistant Advisory required. CPR Certification
- .Acute Care Setting Experience
- Medical/Dental/Vision plans
- 401 (k)
- PTO
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
nurse practitioner(ft) - Jersey City, NJ , USA, United States - RWJBarnabas Health
Description
Nurse Practitioner(FT) -Nights- Dept of Medicine-Jersey City, NJReq #:Category:
Nurse Practitioner
Status:
Full-Time
Shift:
Day
Facility:
Jersey City Medical Center
Department:
Dept. of Medicine
Location:
Jersey City Medical Center, 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302
Job Summary:
Advance Practice Provider
Job Requirements:
Additional Information:
RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people.
The system includes eleven acute care hospitals Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.
We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:Let s shape the future of healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education and skills.
In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.
Join our team to embark on shaping the future of healthcareRWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer