Advance Practice Provider Lead; PD Surgical APP's - Somerset

Job Title:

Advance Practice Provider Lead (PD) Day Surgical APP's - Somerset

Location:

Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department:
Surgical APP's - Som

Req#:

Status:
Per Diem

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $ - $ Annual

Pay Transparency:

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.

RWJBH is seeking a Per Diem Advance Practice Provider Lead in the Surgical Department  Advance Practice Provider Lead is responsible for performing duties independently following established and standardized procedures and methods referring questionable situations to a physician. The APP Lead provides rapid response care through assessment, diagnosis, clinical judgment and management to restore, maintain and improve the health status of patients.

In addition, the APP Lead is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors. This is a hospital based position.

• Current NJ APN/PA license required
• NCCPA certification required
• CDS required
• DEA required
• RN required
• BLS required
• ACLS required

• Per Diem
• Day Shift

• Administers injections, immunizations and oral medications, starts IV.
• Assists physician by recording patient progress notes, issues diagnostic orders, and transcribes orders.
• Assists with various counseling and education functions.
• Billing for patient services based on CMS and NJ State Board Regulations.
• Demonstrates satisfactory knowledge and judgment to provide appropriate care for patients.
• Develops plan of care for patients in coordination with multidisciplinary team and completes appropriate reports to physicians and family.
• Documents and maintains patient records of services provided according to facility and nursing standards.
• Establishes a collaborative relationship with other medical providers.
• Examines patients to determine presence of illness, utilizing physical findings, laboratory results, medical history, ascertains nature and extent of illness and prescribes treatments as indicated.
• Interviews, instructs and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Issues prescriptions to patients based on Federal & State Regulations.
• Orders and reviews appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Reviews all lab data and documents.
• Participates in the development of protocols.
• Performs and obtains a completed medical history and physical data on patients with appropriate documentation and findings.
• Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Responsible for coordinating nursing and training programs on compliance for policies such as HIPAA, OSHA, Code of Conduct.
• Responsible for maintaining the quality and adequacy of nursing practice.
• Reviews and audits charts routinely.
• Sutures wounds, incise and drains wounds, repairs lacerations.
• Works in collaboration with a physician to diagnose conditions as necessary.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more

Equal Opportunity Employer