What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider (PD) - Neurosciences APP's - NB - New Brunswick, NJ position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Overview:
The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for performing duties independently following established and standardized procedures and methods referring questionable situations to physician, within the Neurosurgery department. The APP provides acute care through assessment, diagnosis, clinical judgment and management to restore, maintain and improve the health status of patients. In addition, the APP is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e.damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.
Qualifications:
Required:
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Required (APN/NP) :
- Current Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of New Jersey is required.
- CDS, DEA, BLS & ACLS Certfications.
- 2-3 years of inpatient, acute care, and neurosurgery experience, collectively.
Required (Physician Assistant) :
- Current Licensure as an Physician Assistant in the State of New Jersey is required.
- CDS, DEA, BLS & ACLS Certfications.
- 2-3 years of inpatient, acute care, and neurosurgery experience, collectively.
Preferred:
- Telephone triage skills required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, including the ability to type and talk at the same time while navigating a Windows environment.
Scheduling Requirements:
- Per Diem
- Scheduled as needed.
- Variable shifts.
Essential Functions:
- Candidate must be able to multitask and manage an acute patient load.
- ICU and Floor patient rounding
- Neurosurgical bedside procedures.
- Attending and participation in multidisciplinary rounds.
- Covering Neurosurgical service phone for consults and trauma calls.
- Updating patients and family regarding plans of care.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
