Advanced Practice Nurse

Advanced Practice Nurse

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse for the Department of Surgery within New Jersey Medical School. The Advanced Practice Nurse will be an integral member of the Vascular Surgery & Otolaryngology Teams at RutgersNJMS, providing care to patients, improving efficiency of care, and participating in both quality improvement and clinical research programs.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Collects comprehensive patient health data/history including past and present medical, surgical, family and social history.
• Diagnostic tests and procedures relevant to the patient's status are collected, interpreted and documented at the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Completes the medication reconciliation process by documenting the current list of medications (including over the counter and nutritional supplements) taken by patient at each visit.
• Performs and documents an appropriate comprehensive physical assessment of patients which will include a review of systems, evaluation of manifestations and toxicities related to medical conditions and anticoagulation management.
• Evaluates patients in the Emergency Department and for inpatient consultations and assists in management of these patients.
• Critically analyzes the assessment data/diagnostic tests and determines a diagnosis. In addition, develops a comprehensive plan of care that includes interventions of treatments to attain outcomes.
• Evaluates laboratory studies and diagnostic tests and provides appropriate interventions as required.
• Evaluates patient progress in attaining expected treatment outcomes. Monitor for signs and symptoms related to disease progression/recurrence.

FLSA - Exempt

Grade - 09S

Salary Details - A maximum of $150,000 is budgeted for this position.

Minimum Salary - 145,178.00

Mid Range Salary - 167,479.00

Maximum Salary - 191,311.00

Benefits - Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs

Position Status - Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours - 40.00

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement - This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description - HPAE 5089

Payroll Designation - PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment - Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility - ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience - Completion of an educational program which is designed and conducted to prepare graduates to practice as an NP/APN with a master's degree in nursing and certified by a national certifying body. A minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience.

Certifications/Licenses - Current Registered/Professional Nurse license. Certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the state of New Jersey with a specialization as indicated; BLS, CDS and DEA Licenses.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and creative problem solving are essential.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment - PHYSICALDEMANDS: Position requires standing less than 1/3 of the time, walking about 1/3 of the time, and sitting up to 2/3 of the time. Requires use of hands to finger, handle or feel to 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms under 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl under 1/3 of the time; talk or hear over 2/3 of the time. WORKENVIRONMENT: Exposure to bloodborne pathogens requiring the use of personal protective equipment. Moderate noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number - 25ST1640

Posting Open Date - 07/29/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus - Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus - Newark (RBHS)

City - Newark

State - NJ

Location Details

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