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Advance Practice Provider -Per Diem-Nights-Critical Care APPs RWJSH-Req #:0000201370

Category:Miscellaneous

Status:Per Diem

Shift:Night

Facility:Rutgers University Medical Grp

Department:Critical Care APPs RWJSH

Location:

Rutgers University Medical Grp, 110 Rehill ave, somerville, NJ 08876

Job Summary:

The APP is an independent health care provider who coordinates inpatient care through collaboration with the Physician, for Critical Care patients. 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. This role is for ICU.

Job Requirements (APN/NP):

+ Acute care certification preferred

+ 1-2 years acute care hospital experience preferred

+ Current APN or PA certification

+ Current NJ state license, CDS and DEA

+ Current BLS/ACLS required

Scheduling Requirements:

+ Per Diem

+ Nights

Essential Functions:

+ Demonstrates an ability to organize and achieve quality performance in new routine

+ Demonstrates effectiveness in coordinating aspects of patient care within a critical care environment

+ Performs admission assessments and appropriate treatment for patients

+ Rounds daily with attending physician on unit

+ Performs appropriate interpretation of laboratory/diagnostic testing

+ Performs bedside procedures such as central lines, arterial lines, etc.

+ Demonstrates strong organizational skills, communicates effectively and demonstrates time management

+ Performs duties with minimal supervision and coordinates care with the physician, case managers, and other consulting providers.

+ Demonstrates effective communication, organizational, and time management skills.

+ Implements the policies and procedures of the practice

+ Performs assessment and reassessment of the patient according to applicable department standards and identified tools

+ The ability to compassionately interact with patients across different areas of care

+ Recognizes areas for improvement in policies or patient care, initiates change and educates all involved in change

+ Regularly communicates with nursing leadership and staff concerning patient care issues

+ Thoroughly explains procedures to patients prior to testing

+ Provides appropriate patient teaching as necessary

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