Nurse Practitioner CBMC Neuro

Nurse Practitioner FT Day CBMC Neuro

Req #:

Category:
Nurse Practitioner

Status:
Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility:
Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department:
Neurosciences APPs - CBMC

Pay Range: $ - $ per year

Location:

94 OLD SHORT HILLS RD, LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) functions as an independent care provider in collaboration with the Neurosurgery Department, delivering comprehensive, evidence‑based care across the continuum of patient management

The APP is responsible for conducting thorough health assessments, formulating differential diagnoses, and managing patients with acute and chronic neurosurgical conditions

The APP performs comprehensive clinical evaluations, monitors patient progress, and ensures the delivery of safe, high‑quality care while promoting optimal patient outcomes

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary 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.

• Masters or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current, active New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license with prescriptive authority, or current, active New Jersey Physician Assistant (PA) license and registration through the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners
• Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner (AANP or ANCC) or certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

• Previous experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in an acute care setting is preferred but not required
• Candidates with limited experience must demonstrate strong clinical knowledge, effective communication skills, a commitment to lifelong learning, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• Current DEA registration and CDS license

• Provide comprehensive inpatient neurosurgical care, including the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with acute and chronic neurosurgical conditions
• Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory, radiologic, and diagnostic test results to guide clinical decision making
• Manage neurosurgical drains, including external ventricular drains (EVDs), lumbar drains, subdural evacuating port system (SEPS), Subgaleal/subdural drains, and other cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion systems in accordance with institutional protocols and provider privileges
• Perform bedside procedures within the scope of practice and credentialing, including lumbar punctures, drain removal, suture and staple removal, wound care, and placement of sutures when clinically indicated
• Prepare patients for surgical intervention by coordinating preoperative evaluations, reviewing required imaging and diagnostic studies, obtaining medical clearances and completing preoperative orders
• Assist in the operating room as delegated and within the APP s scope of practice
• Provide comprehensive postoperative management, including pain control, wound assessment, drain management, neurological monitoring, and coordination of discharge planning and follow‑up care
• Evaluate new inpatient, emergency department, and transfer consultations; perform comprehensive history and physical examinations; develop differential diagnoses; and initiate appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans,
• Attend daily multidisciplinary rounds, document comprehensive progress…