Nurse Practitioner - FT Day Surgery CBMC in LIVINGSTON, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Surgical APP's - CBMC

Req #: 0000252131

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary 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.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT of Surgery

Experience:

• 3-5 years

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an AMA accredited physician assistant program and licensed by the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners
• Physician Assistant Certification
• Registration and Licensure by the State of New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners Physician Assistant Advisory
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Life Support (ACLS)

JOB-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION

• Provide direct clinical services for surgical patients according to established protocols and evidence-based clinical practice standards under the supervision of attending physicians
• Perform patient admission evaluation to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient's medical record, performing physical exam, documenting findings into electronic medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to the attending physician
• Assess patient for change in status and institute appropriate interventions
• Initiate necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patient
• Collaborate with and perform daily rounds with the resident and attending physician teams
• Examine pre and post-operative patients, perform comprehensive examination, complete patient assessment based on findings; implement treatment plan for pre and post-operative management in collaboration with the supervising physician; document in medical record
• Utilize prescriptive privileges as allowed by the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners
• Document all prescriptions in patient's medical record
• First assist in performing surgical procedures consistent with standards of care
• Collaborate with social work, case management and physician advisors for maximum efficiency of patient s hospital stay and discharge planning
• Provide patients & families with information related to post-discharge home care & other pertinent education
• Role model the Medical Center s mission, vision and values through conduct, appearance, communication, culture of respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the use of AIDET,