Description

Job Description

Job Title: Advanced Practice Nurse

Location: Rutgers University Medical Grp

Department Name: Surgical APP's - SOM

Req #: 0000208160

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $57.69 - $91.34 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage 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 Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider is an independent health care provider who coordinates care through collaboration with the attending Physician 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 or Nurse Practitioner Advisory Committee

The main function of this role is to provide consistent high quality perioperative and postoperative care for all surgery patients The APP will be expected to function as an active member of the surgery patient care team Responsibilities include surgical first assisting perioperative and postoperative management hospital rounds on inpatients and emergency room consultations The APP will be expected to work to the full extent of their licensure with an emphasis on supervised autonomy

Essential Functions

\tPerform history and physical examinations in preparation for surgical procedures\tOrder appropriate laboratory radiologic and special diagnostic tests and interpret and report to surgical team\tThe APP may be asked to see emergent consults in the ED and when appropriate treat conditions within the scope of the APPs practice and experience Communication of complicated surgical emergencies and appropriate preparation for surgery will also be expected\tAssist with inpatient daily rounds as assigned This can include wound dressing changes daily physical exams and addressing any concerns of the patients on the service\tThoroughly explains procedures to patients prior to testing\tPerform appropriate interpretation of laboratory and diagnostic testing\tResponsible for discharging patients in collaboration with the attending\tDemonstrates strong organizational skills communicates effectively and demonstrates time management\tThere will be cross coverage of the critical care unit as needed\tPerforms duties independently and coordinates care with the bedside nurse attending physician and other consulting providers\tCompassionately interacts with patients across different areas of care

Job Requirements

\tAPN or NP\tAcute care certification preferred\t2 years acute care hospital experience preferred\tCurrent APN or PA certification\tCurrent NJ state license CDS and DEA\tCurrent BLS/ACLS required