Advance Practice Provider PD Ortho SOM at RWJBarnabas Health – Somerset, New Jersey

Job Title: Advance Practice Provider SOM

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name: Orthopedic APP's - Som

Req #: 0000237806

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $57.69 - $91.34 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 Summary

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/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

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 on the floor
• Assist with inpatient daily rounds as assigned This can include wound dressing changes daily physical exams and addressing any concerns of the patients on the service
• 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
• Reducing fractures and dislocations in the emergency department
• 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
• First assist in the operating room

Job Requirements for APN or PA

• 3 years Orthopedic surgery experience
• Current APN with RNFA or PA certification
• Current NJ state license CDS and DEA
• Current BLS and ACLS required