Nurse Practitioner - FT Night Neurosciences - CBMC

Job Overview

The Advanced Practice Provider functions as an independent care provider in collaboration with the Neurosurgery Department. Their advanced practice provider is characterized by comprehensive health assessments and management of patients with acute and/or chronic health problems. Educate patients and/or families regarding disease process, medical intervention, health promotion, pain management, and perform clinical procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Care for all inpatient neurosurgical patients; including but not limited to inserting and managing external ventricular drains, lumbar drains, subdural evacuating port system (SEPS)
• Performing bedside lumbar puncture
• Removing drains at the bedside
• Placing sutures when needed
• Preparing patients for surgery including scheduling, images needed, consent, clearances, preop orders, etc.
• Assist with surgery and procedure on the floors as needed
• Care for patients after surgery including pain control, drain removal, suture and staple removal, etc.
• Round with attendings and carry out changes to plan of care
• Carry and answer the call-phone
• Collaborate with other disciplines and departments
• Attend interdisciplinary rounds
• Evaluate new consultations and complete needed workup
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests
• Daily patient rounds and write daily progress notes
• Discharge planning, orders, and prescriptions
• Education and support the nurses as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Information

• Benefits and Perks:
• 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!

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.