Nurse Practitioner (PD) - Stroke Center - Livingston, NJ

Job Overview-

The Stroke Advanced Practice Provider APP for the NJ designated Comprehensive Stroke Center will be a certified Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (PA)

The APN or PA will provide the following but not limited to acute stroke patient care management including diagnosis, assessments and documentation, consultations, daily patient rounds, assists with inpatient staff development/education, research trial patient enrollment and management, billing for all payers, collects and maintains quality metrics via national database, and community outreach,

Qualifications:

Required:

APN/NP

• Masters prepared in Nursing from an accredited program
• Advanced Practice Nurse License via the New Jersey State Board of Nursing
• Maintain National Certification AANP or ANCC
• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of New Jersey
• CDS and DEA license
• Proficient computer skills

Physician Assistant

• Graduate of an AMA accredited physician assistant PA program and licensed by the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners,
• Successful completion of all required orientation and training programs see Job Function Category
• Intravenous therapy
• CDS and DEA license
• Proficient computer skills

Preferred:

• Ideal candidates will have a minimum of one year of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in an acute care setting; experience with acute stroke and/or neurological patients preferred.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem
• Scheduled as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Completes health assessment for patients including health history and performing physical examination,
• Performs clinically appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the scope of practice for Advanced Practice Nurse
• Documents patient s status and plan of care,
• Reviewing patient information with collaborating physicians,
• Collaborates with the health care team,
• Reviews all laboratory and imaging studies and informs physicians of any abnormalities,
• Follows up with patient accordingly with plan of care
• These expectations are not all-inclusive and the Department Chair, Division Director of Pediatric Allergy, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, or Dean, may assign other duties.

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