Nurse Practitioner (FT) Days - ER Physician - Hamilton, NJ

Job Details Req #: 0000246442 Job Title: Nurse Practitioner Department: ER Physician - HAM Shift: Day Location: Emergency Medicine Associates, 1 Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton Township, NJ 08690 Pay Range: $107,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year Job Summary The Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine Nurse Practitioner will deliver primary health care in the Emergency Department or inpatient 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 Performs physical and medical screening examinations Completes diagnostic and therapeutic studies Orders diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies or other therapies as appropriate Establishes diagnostic decision-making and initiates a treatment plan, including ordering medications and other therapeutic modalities Coordinates patient care with other members of the health care team Initiates consultation requests to other health professionals for comprehensive patient management Instructs and counsels patients regarding mental and physical health, referring to appropriate specialists/resources Completes charting in a thorough and timely manner Adequately manages patient flow in the Emergency Department or inpatient unit Performs procedures as allowed by state law and under the direction of the supervising or collaborating physician Works within legal, regulatory, and ethical practice standards Actively participates in Department staff meetings and risk management education Completes required courses such as HIPAA, EMTALA and other CME/CEU requirements Other duties as assigned Job Requirements Master degree in Nursing NP Certification Registered Professional Nurse with current NJ state license; CDS and DEA Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certifications Prior work experience as a professional nurse Active membership in a professional organization preferred Ability and willingness to accommodate scheduling needs including working extended hours, weekdays, overnights, weekends, and holidays Knowledge and Skills Medical and broad based clinical emergency medicine knowledge Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent time management skills Ability to effectively and successfully work with all emergency department and hospital employees Benefits Medical/Dental/Vision plans 401(k) PTO Short & Long Term Disability Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance) RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr