Advance Practice Provider

Job Description

Job Title: Advance Practice Provider

Location: Newark Beth Israel Med Ctr

Department Name: Surgical APP's - NBI

Req #: 0000228497

Status: Salaried

Shift: Night

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:

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is an independent health care provider who coordinates care through collaboration with the attending Physician,

The PA or APN provides care in accordance with the objectives policies and procedures of the practice and the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner Advisory Committee,

The main function of this role is to provide consistent, high-quality perioperative/postoperative care for all surgery patients,

The APP will be expected to function as an active member of the surgery patient care team,

Responsibilities include surgical first assisting, perioperative/postoperative management, hospital rounds on inpatients, and emergency room consultations,

The APP will be expected to work to the full extent of their licensure with an emphasis on supervised autonomy,

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required (APN/NP):

New Grads will be considered

Current APN Certification

Current RN NJ state license

CDS

DEA

Current BLS/ACLS

RNFA Certification *exception if Surgical NP certification has surgical assist built into program

Required (Physician Assistant):

New Grads will be considered

Current Physician Assistant Certification

CDS

DEA

Current BLS/ACLS

Preferred:

Acute care certification

3-5 years of acute care hospital experience

Scheduling Requirements:

3x12 hour night shifts

Rotating weekends (1 weekend per month)

Rotating facility between NBI and Rahway

Essential Functions:

Perform history and physical examinations in preparation for surgical procedures

Order appropriate laboratory, radiologic and special diagnostic tests and interpret and report to surgical team

The APP may be asked to see emergent consults in the ED and when appropriate treat conditions within the scope of the APP s practice and experience

Communication of complicated surgical emergencies and appropriate preparation for surgery will also be expected,

Assist with inpatient daily rounds as assigned

This can include insertion/discontinuing central lines including but not limited to chest tubes, arterial lines, wound dressing changes, bed side procedure, insertion of temporary dialysis catheters daily physical exams, and addressing any concerns of the patients on the service

Thoroughly explains procedures to patients

Thoroughly explains procedures to patients prior to testing

Perform appropriate interpretation of laboratory/diagnostic testing

Responsible for discharging patients in collaboration with the attending

Demonstrates strong organizational skills, communicates effectively and demonstrates time management

Performs duties independently and coordinates care with the bedside nurse, attending physician, and other consulting providers

Compassionately interacts with patients across different areas of care