Nurse Practitioner-Altus Health Req #: 46670
Category: Nurse Practitioner
Status: Part-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department: Altus Health
Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group, Barnabas Health Medical Group, West Orange, NJ 07753

Job Summary:

The APP is an independent health care provider who coordinates inpatient and outpatient care through collaboration with the Physician for the care of Thoracic surgery patients The PA or NP 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

Scheduling Requirements:

Full time

Day Shift

14 hours/week

Job Requirements (APN/NP):

Master s degree in Nursing required.Registered Professional Nurse with current NJ state license; CDS and DEA.CPR certification.NP Certification.Three to five years of work experience as a professional nurse.

Essential Functions:

The APP is responsible for assisting the Physician in the office taking H and P administering medications performing physical exams and participating in flow of patients thru the practiceThe APP will assist the physicians with various procedures/surgeries and assist with coordinating the case of the patientDemonstrates an ability to organize and achieve quality performance in new routineDemonstrates effectiveness in coordinating aspects of patient care within a surgical health environmentDemonstrates strong organizational skills communicates effectively and demonstrates time managementEffectively prioritizes work assignments and demonstrates effective communication skillsImplements the policies and procedures of the practice Performs assessment and reassessment of the patient according to applicable department standards and identified toolsPerforms other duties as assigned by the PhysicianThe ability to compassionately interact with patients across different areas of careRecognizes areas for improvement in divisional policies or patient care initiates change educate all involved in changeRegularly communicates with nursing leadership and staff concerning patient care issuesThoroughly explains procedures to patients prior to testingProvides appropriate patient teaching as necessary

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer