Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

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Job : 1040883

Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Address: 201 Lyons Avenue
Newark, NJ 07112

• Specialty: Acute Care, Critical Care
• Profession: Nurse Practitioner

RWJBarnabas Health is Hiring a Nurse Practitioner for Full-Time Employment

• Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nurse practitioner program
• Current New Jersey Registered Nurse license
• Current New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurse License
• NP Certification
• Valid CDS and DEA licenses
• BLS and ACLS certifications required

• Pay Range: $57.69 - $91.34 per hour
• 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 Advanced Practice Nurse APN is a key member of the Rapid Response Team, at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, providing critical care expertise during acute patient decompensations
• Working in collaboration with the medical team and nursing staff, the APN performs rapid clinical assessments and initiates interventions in response to adult medical alerts and clinical emergencies
• Responsibilities include obtaining patient histories, conducting physical exams, writing orders and progress notes, evaluating diagnostic tests and prescribing appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies
• The APN educates patients and families, documents teaching and discharge summaries, and serves as a clinical resource for bedside staff
• Active participation in hospital-wide initiatives, including the sepsis reduction program, is expected
• Perform comprehensive assessments and implement evidence-based interventions for deteriorating patients
• Write progress notes, orders, and document teaching/discharge instructions
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including lab work, radiology, and ECGs
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure timely escalation and appropriate care planning
• Prescribe and manage pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments as needed
• Participate in sepsis screenings and bundle compliance
• Communicate critical findings and clinical updates to the primary team and nursing staff
• Support bedside nurses in clinical decision-making and patient management
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with hospital policy
• Assist with procedures when indicated and appropriate
• Provide patient and family education around disease process, treatment plan, and prognosis
• Participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives
• Provide off-shift coverage and respond to emergency calls throughout the hospital
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the RRT leadership or attending physicians

• Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nurse practitioner program
• Current New Jersey Registered Nurse license
• Current New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurse License
• NP Certification
• Valid CDS and DEA licenses
• BLS and ACLS certifications required