Advance Practice Provider FT Day Surgical APP's - TRMC at RWJBarnabas Health – Elizabeth, New Jersey

Job Title: Advance Practice Provider

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name: Surgical APP's - TRMC

Req #: 0000219176

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 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.

Advanced Practice Provider Surgical APP

Hours: 6:30AM to 7PM

Job Overview:

• The Advanced Practice Provider APP is an independent health care provider who coordinates care through collaboration with the attending Physician
• 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.
• The main function of this role is to provide consistent, high-quality perioperative/postoperative care for all surgery patients,
• The APP will be expected to function as an active member of the surgery patient care team
• Responsibilities include surgical first assisting, perioperative and postoperative management, hospital rounds on inpatients, and emergency room consultations.
• The APP will be expected to work to the full extent of their licensure with an emphasis on supervised autonomy,

QUALIFICATIONS

Required AP NP

• Current APN Certification
• Current RN NJ state license
• CDS
• DEA
• Current BLS/ACLS
• RNFA Certification exception if Surgical NP certification has surgical assist built into program

Required Physician Assistant

• Current Physician Assistant Certification
• CDS
• DEA
• Current BLS ACLS

Preferred

• Acute care certification
• 3 to 5 years of acute care hospital experience

Scheduling Requirements

• Scheduled as needed
• Days, Night Shift, Weekends, Holidays

Essential Functions

• Perform history and physical examinations in preparation for surgical procedures\Order appropriate laboratory, radiologic and special diagnostic tests and interpret and report to surgical team
• The APP may be asked to see emergent consults in the ED and when appropriate treat conditions within the scope of the APP s practice and experience,
• Communication of complicated surgical emergencies and appropriate preparation for surgery will also be expected
• Assist with inpatient daily rounds as assigned
• This can include insertion/discontinuing central lines including but not limited to chest tubes, arterial lines, wound dressing changes, bed side procedure, insertion of temporary dialysis catheters, daily physical exams, and addressing any concerns of the patients on the service
• Thoroughly explains procedures to patients
• Thoroughly explains procedures to patients prior to testing
• Perform appropriate interpretation of laboratory/diagnostic testing
• Responsible for discharging patients in collaboration with the attending
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, communicates effectively and demonstrates time management
• Performs duties independently and coordinates care with the bedside nurse, attending physician, and other consulting providers
• Compassionately interacts with patients across different areas of care