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CSH Advance Practice NurseReq #:0000207469

Category:Nurse Practitioner

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Day

Facility:Childrens Specialized Hosp

Department:Administration-Physicians

Location:

200 Somerset St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Title: CSH Advance Practice Nurse

Department Name: Administration-Physicians

Req #: 0000207469

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The APN is a licensed independent practitioner who is responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for children in accordance with professional standards and hospital guidelines.

The APN works collaboratively with other members of the medical staff to provide care to patients in the inpatient acute rehabilitation or long-term care setting.

The APN possesses a comprehensive knowledge base established within a sound theoretical framework and utilizes advanced assessment skills, specialty expertise, and age-appropriate interventions.

The APN provides staff and patient education and is an integral member of the health care team.

The APN will provide bedside clinical and on-call coverage of patient care areas in CSH Inpatient settings and will share in these responsibilities with other members of the Inpatient team.

Qualifications:

Required:

+ Masters or doctoral degree in advanced practice nursing in field related to area of hire

+ Minimum of 3 to 5 years nursing experience,

+ Must have RN license from State of NJ

+ Must have APN certification from the State of NJ Must have current national certification in area of specialty

+ American Heart Association AHA BLS and PALS Provider Certification required

Preferred:

+ Prior experience working with infants, children and young adults with medical complexity desired

+ Prior experience working with infants, children and young adults with medical complexity desired

Certifications and Licenses Required:

+ See under required qualifications

Scheduling Requirements:

+ M-F Days

+ Full time

+ 4 10h days

+ On-call rotation

Essential Functions:

+ Provides thorough medical care to patients admitted to CSH Inpatient facilities, leading the multidisciplinary team with the goal of helping children reach their full potential

+ Provides on call coverage as needed on a rotating basis Demonstrates understanding of diagnosis pertinent medical findings, rationale for and goals of treatment, and medical interventions for patients through practice and written documentation

+ Initiates, directs and leads teams to meet comprehensive medical patient care needs, utilizing quality and cost effective methods

+ Utilizes HRO High Reliability Organization tools and techniques to elevate patient safety and effective communication

+ Serves as care coordinator as dictated by the site of practice e.g, Pediatric Acute Rehabilitation or Long Term Care

+ Recognizes the need for continuity and completeness of care, above and beyond basic needs

+ Communicates and incorporates relevant research findings into practice, education and consultation

+ Motivates staff to improve their performance, continuously, leading to improved department performance

+ Maximizes potential of self and colleagues by supporting professional growth and attending and conducting training and orientation sessions

+ Maintains credentials and continuing education according to professional practice standards and relevant statues and regulations

+ Coordinates the development and implementation of policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services to meet customer expectations

+ Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with colleagues as well as external contacts Develops and implements a Joint Protocol specific to their clinical practice area and consults with collaborating physicians as established in the joint protocol

+ Collaborates with the full interdisciplinary team, including patients and families and all other areas of the organization to ensure the development and implementation of Patient and Family Centered Care practices

+ Participates in team meetings and conferences when available to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to health care delivery

+ Participates in the education of students by serving as a lecturer and precepting students in the clinical area

+ Maintains accurate billing and provides outpatient services to pediatric patients as needed

+ Identifies knowledge and skill needs through self assessment and annual performance evaluation

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

+ 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!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer