Nurse Practitioner (FT) Days - Float Hospitalist - Elizabeth, NJ Req #: 0000187354
Category: No Category Assigned
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Emergency Medicine Associates
Department: Hospitalist - TRI
Location: Emergency Medicine Associates, 225 Williamson St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

Job Summary:

The Go Team PA/NP is prepared to deliver primary health care, including but not limited to: recognition and management of common illnesses and injuries in the Hospitalist setting, some of which may be determined by protocol; provision of care across the health care continuum with emphasis on the early detection and treatment of disease, as well as prevention.

Essential Non-Clinical Functions of Job

APP must be flexible and have the ability to travel to various RWJBarnabas locations on a regular basis based on staffing needs.APP must be able to work proficiently in Hospitalist Medicine.

Essential Clinical Functions of Job

Work clinical shiftsMembership to the medical staff and/or allied health staffMaintains appropriate certifications, licenses, and hospital privilegesObtains and records patient history and performs physical examinationsResponsible for completing a medical screening examPerform diagnostic and therapeutic studiesOrders diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies or other therapies as appropriateEstablishes diagnostic decision-making and initiates a treatment plan, which may include ordering medications, additional therapeutic modalities, etc.Coordinates patient care with other members of the health care team. Initiates consultation request to other health professionals to provide more comprehensive patient management.Instructs and counsels patients regarding mental and physical health; referring patients to appropriate specialists/resourcesAdequately manages patient flow in the HM DepartmentPerforming other procedures as allowed by state law and under the direction of your supervising or collaborating physicianActive participation in department staff meetings and risk management educationThorough and timely chart completionCompletes required courses, i.e. HIPAA, EMTALA and other CME /CEU requirementsMust be able work extended hours including weekdays, overnights, weekends, and holidays

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Medical knowledge, broad based understanding of clinical hospital medicineStrong communication skills, written and verbalMaintains good working relationships with HM team and hospital medical staffExcellent organizational and time management skillsWorks within legal, regulatory and ethical practice standardsFlexibility with scheduling and willing to help out with urgent scheduling needs

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Must have a minimum of 5 years relevant HM experienceCertification in applicable professional boards (NCCPA, ANCC, etc)Licenses to practice in the applicable State

Encourage active membership in a professional and state organizations

Additional Information:

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.

Barnabas Health Medical Group is a multispecialty group practice comprised of highly trained and experienced world class primary and specialty care physicians. Barnabas Health Medical Group physicians provide compassionate and innovative cutting-edge care for people at every stage of life at easily accessible facilities conveniently located throughout New Jersey. Backed by the vast continuum of resources of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest not-for-profit integrated health care delivery system in New Jersey and one of the largest in the nation, our dedicated physicians and expertly trained supporting staff continuously strive for clinical excellence.

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

Medical/Dental/Vision plans401 (k)PTOShort & Long Term DisabilityBasic Life & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer