Advance Practice Provider-FT Day Cardiology APP Healthy Lives Program TRMC

Job Title: Cardiology APP Healthy Lives Program

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name: Cardiac APP's - TRMC

Req #: 0000258184

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

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.

Services Hours consist of Monday Friday (no nights, no holidays, no weekends)

Summary

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 Cardiovascular team

Responsibilities include perioperative/postoperative management for cardiac catheterization patients, hospital rounds on inpatients, and emergency room consultations, outpatient diagnostics (Stress Test), and medical decision making/management of Cardiovascular patients

Primary Responsibility:

• Healthy Lives Hospital Readmission Program: Primary Coverage AMI and CHF with sub-specialty expansion to all HRP domains when needed
• Therapy Management: Prescribe and adjust guideline-directed medical therapy and monitor hemodynamic data
• Evaluation Conduct comprehensive assessment for Chronic Heart Failure Patients
• Multidisciplinary Coordination: Work closely with Navigator, Cardiologist, Pulmonologist, Nephrologist, Transition of Care, and all relevant members of the health care team that are associated with medical management and social determinacies of health
• Patient Education and Preventive Care: Educate patients and caregivers on daily fluid, sodium, and weight monitoring
• Guide patients on heart-healthy diets and physical activity
• Prevent hospital readmissions and support safe discharges to outpatient cardiac rehabilitation
• The APP will be expected to work to the full extent of their licensure with an emphasis on supervised autonomy,

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements

• 2 years outpatient Cardiology experience and/or 1 year inpatient Cardiology Experience
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Required (APN/NP):

• Current APN Certification
• Current RN NJ state license
• CDS
• DEA
• Current BLS/ACLS

Required (Physician Assistant):

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

Preferred:

• Acute care certification
• Spanish Speaking

Scheduling Requirements:

• Monday - Friday (no nights, no weekends, no holidays)

Essential Functions:

• Perform history and physical/consult examinations in preparation for cardiovascular procedures
• Order appropriate laboratory, radiologic and special diagnostic tests and interpret and report to surgical and cardiovascular teams
• 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 cardiovascular emergencies and appropriate preparation for cardiovascular intervention will also be expected
• Assist with inpatient daily rounds as assigned
• Assist with and perform diagnostic testing (Stress Test)
• 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
• Serve as primary provider in the Healthy Lives Clinic
• Compassionately interacts with patients across different areas of care

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabasHealth, 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 RWJBarnabasHealth!

RWJBarnabasHealth 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