Lead Advance Practice Provider FT Days - RWJMS Neurosurgery - New Brunswick

About the role

The Lead Neurosurgical Advanced Practice Provider functions within prescribed guidelines, as a care provider in collaboration with the Department of Neurosurgery physicians and staff to provide care for Neurosurgical patients. Care is provided to patients in collaboration with departmental staff, neurosurgical residents, and involvement of medical and physician assistant students. The Lead APP serves as a resource for all clinical teams and members of the interdisciplinary team regarding patient and disease management, including Faculty Practice Manager.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a resource for nursing and ancillary staff regarding patient disease management and post-operative course.
• Examine pre and post-operative patients; perform comprehensive examination, complete patient assessment based on findings; implement treatment plan for pre and post-operative management in collaboration with the supervising physician; document in medical record.
• First assist in performing surgical procedures consistent with standards of care.
• Participate in the recruitment process for incoming advanced practice providers hires.
• Assists office staff with patient questions, and preauthorization of specific tests/procedures.
• Communicates with collaborating MD, in a timely manner (i.e. patient abnormalities).
• Covers RWJMS faculty sites by providing patient care.
• Coordinates discharge plan, education, and follow up.
• Develops and initiates an individualized plan of care in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Initiates appropriate referrals to medical consultants and other disciplines in collaboration with the physician.
• Orders and evaluates pertinent diagnostic tests appropriate to the patient’s plan of care.
• Provides and documents appropriate health education to patient and family regarding disease process, management of treatment side effects, medical interventions and health promotion.
• Provides safe, quality care to patients.
• Performs and documents comprehensive and episodic health histories and physical examinations in order to identify existing or potential health problems.
• Prescribes, monitors, and adjusts medications according to medical plan of care.
• Participates in education of junior residents and medical and physician assistant students.
• Performs admission evaluation on patients to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient's medical record, performing physical exam, documenting findings into patient electronic medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to the attending physician.

Requirements

• Licensed Registered PA in the State of NJ. Certified PA in the State of N.J. Successful completion of all Orientation Programs and BCLS certified.
• If Nurse practitioner, must be able to see and treat all ages of patients and have RNFA at time of application.
• Must have 4+ years’ experience in a Surgical Practice.

Qualifications

• Assists office staff with patient questions, and preauthorization of specific tests/procedures.
• Communicates with collaborating MD, in a timely manner (i.e. patient abnormalities).
• Covers RWJMS faculty sites by providing patient care.
• Coordinates discharge plan, education, and follow up.
• Develops and initiates an individualized plan of care in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Initiates appropriate referrals to medical consultants and other disciplines in collaboration with the physician.
• Orders and evaluates pertinent diagnostic tests appropriate to the patient’s plan of care.
• Provides and documents appropriate health education to patient and family regarding disease process, management of treatment side effects, medical interventions and health promotion.
• Provides safe, quality care to patients.
• Performs and documents comprehensive and episodic health histories and physical examinations in order to identify existing or potential health problems.
• Prescribes, monitors, and adjusts medications according to medical plan of care.
• Participates in education of junior residents and medical and physician assistant students.
• Performs admission evaluation on patients to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient's medical record, performing physical exam, documenting findings into patient electronic medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to the attending physician.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $144,000 to $210,000 per year.

Schedule

- 8:00AM - 5:00PM, Monday - Friday
- No call, no weekends or shift work
- This is an Outpatient position

Additional Information

To learn more about this position, please contact Ernest Meyer, Physician Recruiter, directly via e-mail at Ernest.Meyer@rwjbh.org