Job Title: Advanced Practice Nurse
Location: Rutgers University Medical Grp
Department Name: Surgical APP's - SOM
Req #: 0000255666
Status: Salaried
Shift: Night
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.
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 or Nurse Practitioner Advisory Committee
The main function of this role is to provide consistent high quality perioperative and 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 perioperative and postoperative management, inpatient hospital rounds emergency room consultations and the opportunity for surgical first assisting The APP will be expected to work to the full extent of their licensure with an emphasis on supervised autonomy
Essential Functions
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
Perform history and physical examinations in preparation for surgical procedures,
Thoroughly explains procedures to patients prior to testing and performs appropriate ordering and interpretation of laboratory and diagnostic testing
The APP may be asked to see emergent consults in the ED and when appropriate treat conditions within the scope of the APPs 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 wound dressing changes daily physical exams and addressing any concerns of the patients on the service
Responsible for discharging patients in collaboration with the attending
Compassionately interacts with patients across different areas of care
Job Requirements APN or NP
Acute care certification preferred
2 years acute care hospital experience preferred
Current APN or PA certification
Current NJ state license CDS and DEA
Current BLS/ACLS required
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