APP-Advanced Practice Provider (PD Nights) Critical Care - RWJUH Somerset

APP-Advanced Practice Provider (PD Nights) Critical Care - RWJUH Somerset

Job : 1139769

RWJ-Somerset Medical Center

• Specialty: Critical Care
• Profession: Physician Assistant

Job Title: Advance Practice Provider

Department Name: Critical Care APPs RWJSH

Req #:

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.

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.

• 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

• 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