Advance Practice Provider

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 surgery patient care team.

Responsibilities

• Surgical first assisting
• Perioperative/postoperative management
• Hospital rounds on inpatients
• Emergency room consultations

Qualifications

• Required (APN/NP):
• New Grads will be considered
• Current APN Certification
• Current RN NJ state license
• CDS
• DEA
• Current BLS/ACLS
• RNFA Certification *exception if Surgical NP certification has surgical assist built into program
• Required (Physician Assistant):
• New Grads will be considered
• Current Physician Assistant Certification
• CDS
• DEA
• Current BLS/ACLS
• Preferred:
• Acute care certification
• 3-5 years of acute care hospital experience

Scheduling Requirements

• 3x12 hour night shifts
• Rotating weekends (1 weekend per month)
• Rotating facility between NBI and Rahway

Essential Functions

• Perform history and physical examinations in preparation for surgical procedures
• Order appropriate laboratory, radiologic, and special diagnostic tests and interpret and report to surgical team
• 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
• Communicate complicated surgical emergencies and prepare for surgery
• Assist with inpatient daily rounds as assigned
• This can include insertion/discontinuing central lines, including but not limited to chest tubes, arterial lines, wound dressing changes, bed-side procedure, insertion of temporary dialysis catheters, daily physical exams, and addressing any concerns of the patients on the service
• Thoroughly explain procedures to patients
• Thoroughly explain procedures to patients prior to testing
• Perform appropriate interpretation of laboratory/diagnostic testing
• Responsible for discharging patients in collaboration with the attending
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, communicate effectively, and demonstrate time management
• Perform duties independently and coordinate care with the bedside nurse, attending physician, and other consulting providers
• Compassionately interact with patients across different areas of care

Pay

The pay range for this position is $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year.

Benefits

Benefits details are not specified in the provided job posting.