APP, Heart Failure Program, Temporary, Full Time

Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the Center of Comprehensive Heart Failure Care plans and implements all clinical and business efforts to promote heart health, assure excellent clinical care and reduce HF all cause 30-day readmissions. The APP facilitates patient transitions within and between health care settings. The APP will also coordinate education and outreach, working in collaboration with Home Care, Nursing Homes, Physicians, and other multidisciplinary teams to assure successful outcomes. The APP will perform inpatient and outpatient consultations, based upon established Departmental Protocols and ensure patient access to all appropriate resources. The APP will promote patient independence by establishing patient care goals, teaching and counseling and reinforcing understanding of disease processes, medications, and self-care skills. The APP will participate in activities that contribute to the education of other healthcare professionals including precepting, presenting and publishing.

About the Role

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program as determined by the Committee on Allied Health or a current Registered Professional Nurse and Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program/master’s in nursing. Current Certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or for Advanced Practice Nurses a current Board Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient transitions within and between health care settings.
• Coordinate education and outreach, working in collaboration with Home Care, Nursing Homes, Physicians, and other multidisciplinary teams to assure successful outcomes.
• Perform inpatient and outpatient consultations, based upon established Departmental Protocols and ensure patient access to all appropriate resources.
• Promote patient independence by establishing patient care goals, teaching and counseling and reinforcing understanding of disease processes, medications, and self-care skills.
• Participate in activities that contribute to the education of other healthcare professionals including precepting, presenting and publishing.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-3 years of clinical experience, primarily in area of specialty.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid, current New Jersey license.
• Obtain a New Jersey CDS and federal DEA certificate upon employment if not already covered.

Skills

• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and creative problem solving.
• Participation in pertinent professional and/or specialty organizations preferred.
• BLS ACLS certification.
• Serve on call and / or weekend rotation as required.

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retail Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Pay

Minimum new grad base salary $143,200 K. Salary commensurate with years of experience as an NP/PA.

Schedule

Day (United States of America)