What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant (FT) Days - Oncology Hospitalist - Livingston, NJ position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Description:
Your duties include but not limited to working collaboratively with a physician and under the clinical supervision of the Medical Directors. The Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) provides medical evaluations and ongoing medication treatment to Oncology patients being co-managed with Oncology specialist physicians. This patient population includes solid tumor, malignant hematology, bone marrow transplant, CAR-T therapy and other clinical cancer research trial patients.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Participates in data collection related to the patients status and needs.
Perform initial hospital admissions and initiate care coordination for patients being admitted either for primary treatment of oncologic issues or medical-surgical issues.
Collaborate with specialists and incorporate consultant recommendations into the treatment plan.
Provides direct patient care to hospitalized Oncology patients within scope of practice to ensure implementation of the plan of care.
Informs and instructs patients/significant others on patient s health/illness state and plan of care.
Documents clearly all aspects of patient care in the electronic medical record.
Administers medications and parenteral therapy in accordance with established policies.
Preferred candidates should have:
At least 2 years of acute care hospital experience
Prior experience as a bedside nurse preferably in oncology, ICU, or ER setting
Prior Oncology experience strongly preferred but not necessary.
Additionally ideal candidates will have:
Great organization skills, strong interpersonal communication skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, flexibility in work roles, team player, ability to multitask, great attention to detail, excellent bedside manners, ability to communicate effectively in the English Language.
RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.
We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:
- Medical/Dental/Vision plans
- 401 (k)
- PTO
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
