Float Nurse Practitioner (FT) Nights - Hospitalist - Elizabeth, NJ

About the role

The Go Team PA/NP is prepared to deliver primary health care, including but not limited to: recognition and management of common illnesses and injuries in the Emergency Department and inpatient setting. HM, ICU, some of which may be determined by protocol.

Responsibilities

• Maintain membership to the medical staff and/or allied health staff.
• Maintain appropriate certifications, licenses, and hospital privileges.
• Obtain and record patient history and perform physical examinations.
• Complete a medical screening exam.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic studies.
• Order diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies or other therapies as appropriate.
• Establish diagnostic decision-making and initiate a treatment plan, which may include ordering medications, additional therapeutic modalities, etc.
• Coordinate patient care with other members of the health care team.
• Initiate consultation requests to other health professionals to provide more comprehensive patient management.
• Instruct and counsel patients regarding mental and physical health; referring patients to appropriate specialists/resources.
• Adequately manage patient flow in the ED/HM/ICU.
• Perform other procedures as allowed by state law and under the direction of your supervising or collaborating physician.
• Participate actively in department staff meetings and risk management education.
• Thoroughly and timely complete charts.
• Complete required courses, including HIPAA, EMTALA and other CME CEU requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant EM, HM, and/or ICU experience.
• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Physician Assistant Certification Registration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Active membership in a professional organization preferred.

Skills

• Broad-based medical knowledge.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Flexibility with scheduling and willingness to help with urgent scheduling needs.

Benefits

Includes medical/dental/vision plans, 401(k), PTO, short & long term disability, basic life & accidental death insurance, tuition reimbursement, health care/dependent care flexible spending accounts, and discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Pay

$120,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Schedule

Night Shift