Physician Assistant (PT) Nights - ICU Physician - Lakewood, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated healthcare system in New Jersey, is seeking a Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our team at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus.

Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus (MMCSC), located in Lakewood, is a fully accredited 241 bed acute care hospital dedicated to providing high-quality health care services to the residents of Ocean and Monmouth counties.

Lakewood is a rapidly growing, vibrant community in Ocean County surrounded by beautiful suburban towns that are ideal for families! It is also situated adjacent to the famous Jersey Shore beaches, a popular spot for recreation, shopping, and exploring towns with modern residential condominiums and award-winning local restaurants.

This is an excellent opportunity for an eager APP to join a well-established, multidisciplinary team that aims to provide high-level care at a community hospital and become a part of the Critical Care Service Line at RWJBarnabas Health.

ABOUT POSITION:

• Obtains and records patient history.
• Performs physical and medical screening examinations.
• Completes diagnostic and therapeutic studies.
• Orders diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies or other therapies as appropriate.
• Establishes diagnostic decision-making and initiates a treatment plan, which may include ordering medications, additional therapeutic modalities, etc.
• Coordinates patient care with other members of the health care team. Initiates consultation requests to other health professionals to provide more comprehensive patient management.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding mental and physical health, referring patients to appropriate specialists/resources.
• Completes charting in a thorough and timely manner.
• Adequately manages patient flow in the ICU.
• Performs procedures as allowed by state law and under the direction of the supervising or collaborating physician.
• Works within legal, regulatory, and ethical practice standards.
• Actively participates in department staff meetings and risk management education.
• Completes required courses, i.e. HIPAA, EMTALA and other CME/CEU requirements.
• Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to academic lectures and / or quality improvement projects.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Physician Assistant Certification.
• Registration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/ Physician Assistant Advisory required.

OR

• Master s Degree in Nursing.
• NP Certification.
• Registered Professional Nurse with current NJ state license; CDS and DEA.
• Prior work experience as a professional nurse.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certifications, PALS (if required).
• Active membership in a professional organization preferred.
• Ability and willingness accommodate scheduling needs including working extended hours, weekdays, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• 1-2 years of critical care experience.
• Medical and broad based clinical emergency medicine knowledge.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to effectively and successfully work with all ICU and hospital employees.

RWJBarnabas Health offers direct employment, competitive compensation, a 401k/retirement plan, malpractice insurance, and a robust benefits package that includes health, life, disability, and more!

New hires will be required to meet the high standards of healthcare in accordance with policies adopted by the medical staff office, hospital administration, and Board of Trustees.

To learn more about this position, please contact Richard RJ Schaller, APP Recruiter, directly via e-mail: Richard.Schaller2@rwjbh.org

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