What are the responsibilities and job description for the APP Medical Detox/Hospitalist Days position at Valley Health System of Ridgewood, NJ?
APP Medical Detox/Hospitalist Days
POSITION SUMMARY:
Ridgewood Campus * Provides medical management and daily rounding for Medical Detox Unit * Perform admissions, history and physicals, and discharges to/from Medical Detox unit * Performs physical exams, clinical and basic psychiatric evaluations for Medical Detox patients * Manages communication between interdisciplinary teams, to include social work and medical team * Leads Rapid Response and initiates ACLS for patients at the Ridgewood Campus * Provides immediate medical care for outpatient imaging services, to included but not limited to contrast reaction, anaphylaxis * Escalates medical emergencies appropriately via 911 to Paramus campus as needed
EDUCATION:
*Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program as determined by the Committee on Allied Health. Education and Accreditation or a current Registered Professional Nurse and Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program/Masters in Nursing. *Current Certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or for Advanced Practice Nurses a current Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). *Hold a valid, current New Jersey license. *Obtain a New Jersey CDS and federal DEA certificate upon employment if not already covered. *ACLS *Critical Care experience desired *Interest in detox and addiction medicine a plus *Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and creative problem solving.
EXPERIENCE:
- Critical care or emergency department experience desired
SPECIAL SKILLS:
* Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life support * Serves on call and weekend rotation as required
Area of Talent: Professional Clinical
Organization: Valley Physician Services PC
Department: VP HOSPITALISTS-RDGWD
Shift: Day
Full Time
Schedule: varies
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