Description

Job Description

Job Title: Advance Practice Provider

Location: RWJ-Somerset Medical Center

Department Name: Critical Care APPs RWJSH

Req #: 0000212873

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 House Coverage APP is an independent health care provider who coordinates emergent inpatient 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

As Lead APP on the team additional responsibilities include creating the monthly team schedule assisting in filling schedule gaps assisting with payroll assisting with providing team educational opportunities and being an active member of the APP Practice Council as well as various hospital committees

Essential Functions

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

Demonstrates effectiveness in coordinating aspects of patient care

Performs appropriate assessments and treatment for patients

Performs appropriate interpretation of laboratory/diagnostic testing

Performs basic bedside procedures such as central line removal feeding tube insertion rhino rocket insertion etc

Appropriately directs patient care during a rapid response as well as code stroke code MI and code sepsis

Demonstrates strong organizational skills communicates effectively and demonstrates time management

Performs duties independently and coordinates care with the bedside nurse attending physician and other consulting providers

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 staff concerning patient care issues

Thoroughly explains procedures to patients prior to testing

Provides appropriate patient teaching as necessary

Ability to perform proper medical clearances for inpatient psychiatric patients

Job Requirements

Acute care certification preferred

FCCS certification preferred

1 to 2 years acute care hospital experience preferred

Current APN or PA certification

Current NJ state license CDS and DEA

Current BLS and ACLS required