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Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)
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What they do
A Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$131,132 / year median in New Jersey
+24% projected growth
Job Description
Opportunity Details Job Summary:
The Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) will deliver primary health care in the Emergency Department setting to include, but not limited to, the recognition and management of common illnesses and injuries; and the provisioning of care across the health care continuum with emphasis on early detection, treatment, and prevention of diseases.Essential Functions:
Obtains and records patient history Completes diagnostic and therapeutic studies Completes charting in a thorough and timely manner Performs physical and medical screening examinations Works within legal, regulatory, and ethical practice standards Adequately manages patient flow in the Emergency Department Completes required courses, i.e. HIPAA, EMTALA and otherCME /CEU
requirements Orders diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies or other therapies as appropriate Actively participates in Emergency Department staff meetings and risk management education Instructs and counsels patients regarding mental and physical health, referring patients to appropriate specialists/resources Establishes diagnostic decision-making and initiates a treatment plan, which may include ordering medications, and additional therapeutic modalities, etc. Performs procedures as allowed by state law and under the direction of the supervising or collaborating physician Coordinates patient care with other members of the health care team. Initiates consultation requests to other health professionals to provide more comprehensive patient management. Other duties as assignedJob 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 holidaysKnowledge and Skills:
Excellent time management skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Medical and broad-based clinical emergency medicine knowledge Ability to effectively and successfully work with all emergency department and hospital employeesOther Duties:
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. 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.
Links Landing Page Contact Information RJ Schaller APP Recruiter, Emergency and Hospitalist Service Line Email:
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- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance