Nurse Practitioner-FT-Nights-Cardiac APPs- Jersey City-NJReq #:45693

Category:Nurse Practitioner

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Night

Facility:Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department:Cardiac APPs - JCMC

Location:

Barnabas Health Medical Group, Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Job Overview:

Jersey City Medical Center is seeking a FT Night - Nurse Practitioner in the cardiac surgery department. The NP is responsible for performing duties independently following established and standardized procedures and methods set forth by the cardiac surgeon. The NP is responsible for ICU and step-down coverage. As well as, providing cardiac surgery/critical care through assessment, diagnosis, clinical judgment and management to restore, maintain and improve the health status of patients

Qualifications:

• Current Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of New Jersey is required

• Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey is required

• CDS required

• DEA required

• BLS required

• ACLS required

• 2-3 years of RN critical care experienceORcardiac surgery required

• Willing to train new NP graduate

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full time: 36 hours/week. 7PM 7AM.

• Flexible weekends & holiday coverage

Essential Functions:

• Evaluation and treatment of cardiac surgery patients through the pre-and post-operative period.

• Examining and evaluation of patients daily.

• Review of medications and radiology.

• Ordering tests as appropriate.

• Documentation for all services rendered including daily progress notes and event notes.

• Performing clinical tasks on the patient unit such as removal of chest tubes, sutures, and temporary pacing wires as directed by the CTS surgeons

• Emphasis is on direct patient care, working in coordination with the staff surgeon, house staff, hospital staff, and the patient.

• Continually updates clinical knowledge and skills through consultation, formal and informal education, and review of literature for self.

Additional Information:

Benefits and Perks :

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 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