Advance Practice Provider (PD) - Cardiac Surgery - New Brunswick, NJReq #:0000145635

Category:Nurse Practitioner

Status:Per Diem

Shift:Day

Facility:Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department:Cardiac APPs - NB

Location:

RWJ-New Brunswick, One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Overview-

The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for performing duties independently following established and standardized procedures and methods referring questionable situations to physician. The APP is responsible for providing ICU/Floor 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. In addition, the APP is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e.damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.

Qualifications:

Required (APN/NP):

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

• Current Licensure as an Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey is required. (BSN)

• CDS required

• DEA required

• BLS required

• ACLS required

• Candidate should possess effective time management and critical care skills

• Must be able to adapt and adjust to a large volume acute patient population

Required (Physician Assistant):

• Current Licensure as an Physician Assistant in the State of New Jersey is required.

• CDS required

• DEA required

• BLS required

• ACLS required

• Candidate should possess effective time management and critical care skills

• Must be able to adapt and adjust to a large volume acute patient population

Preferred:

• 2-5 years of cardiac surgery or critical care experience

• Experience with procedures such as central line placement, arterial line placement and chest tube placement

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem

• Scheduled as needed.

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.

• The APP is expected to work at the full extent of their licensure.

• Communication with attendings is expected daily but does not delay patient care.

• Overall patient experience and throughput is a focus of the APP.

Additional Information:

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

a 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