Pediatrics, Advance Practice Provider

Job Description

Job Title: Advance Practice Provider

Location: RWJ-New Brunswick

Department Name: Pediatric APP's - NB

Req #: 0000235741

Status: Salaried

Shift: Nights

Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

RWJBH is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider in the Inpatient Hematology/Oncology department at the New Brunswick campus. The focus of this role is outpatient management of the oncology patient in Pediatric Hematology Oncology.  Medial knowledge includes oncology diagnosis and management through assessment and diagnosis. Patient care includes collaboration with physician team and multidisciplinary oncology team. Independent assessment and symptom management are essential skills. Candidate should possess effective time management and patient assessment skills.  Must be able to adapt and adjust to a large volume acute patient population. Must be able to assess and present critical patient concerns in a clear and concise manner. 

Qualifications:

• Graduate from NP program with certification in pediatric acute care or Physician Assistant graduate from an accredited PA program
• PA license or APRN and RN license
• CDS and DEA
• Current specialty specific national certification through the National Certification Corporation NCC
• BLS and PALS
• CPON preferred
• 0-3 years of oncology experience, willing to consider new graduates with a desire for oncology patient management

Schedule

• Five 14hr shifts per two-week period + 10 hours of admin work
• 5:30p-7:30a shift

Essential Functions:

• In collaboration with the Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist the APP has daily responsibility for the assessment and management of patients in high and low acuity
• The Pediatric Oncology Nurse Practitioner practices in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to provide a continuum of primary, acute and or subspecialty healthcare to their patients
• They enhance the quality of care through education and clinical practice utilizing advanced practice, knowledge and research
• Days, Nights, Weekend, and Holiday Coverage
• Manages clinical care of patients in the pediatric oncology specialty area
• Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies and procedures
• Collaborates with healthcare providers to plan and coordinate patient care while promoting diversity, equality and inclusion
• Provides counseling and education for families related to the specialty area
• Promotes quality care through ongoing assessment and evaluation of patient care outcomes
• Supports quality improvement and dissemination of evidence-based practice in the specialty area to all health care providers
• Responsible for maintaining current clinical and procedural competence
• Maintains compliance with all hospital medical staff, office rules and regulations