CSH Advance Practice Nurse

CSH Advance Practice NurseLocation: Mountainside (MTN)Department Name: Administration-PhysiciansStatus: SalariedShift: DayPay Range: $125,000.00 - $195,000.00 per yearThe 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 APN is a licensed independent practitioner who is responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for children in accordance with professional standards and hospital guidelines. The APN works collaboratively with other members of the medical staff to provide care to patients in the inpatient acute rehabilitation or long term care setting. The APN possesses a comprehensive knowledge base established within a sound theoretical framework and utilizes advanced assessment skills, specialty expertise, and age appropriate interventions. The APN provides staff and patient education and is an integral member of the health care team. The APN will provide bedside clinical and on call coverage of patient care areas in CSH Inpatient settings and will share in these responsibilities with other members of the Inpatient team.Shift:Full TimeDays4 x 10hLicenses and Certifications:APN LicenseRN LicenseNP CertificationACLS, BLSCDS and DEAEssential Functions:Provides thorough medical care to patients admitted to CSH Inpatient facilities, leading the multidisciplinary team with the goal of helping children reach their full potentialProvides on call coverage as needed on a rotating basisDemonstrates understanding of diagnosis pertinent medical findings, rationale for and goals of treatment, and medical interventions for patients through practice and written documentationInitiates, directs and leads teams to meet comprehensive medical patient care needs, utilizing quality and cost effective methodsUtilizes HRO High Reliability Organization tools and techniques to elevate patient safety and effective communicationServes as care coordinator as dictated by the site of practice e.g, Pediatric Acute Rehabilitation or Long Term CareRecognizes the need for continuity and completeness of care, above and beyond basic needsCommunicates and incorporates relevant research findings into practice, education and consultationMotivates staff to improve their performance, continuously, leading to improved department performanceMaximizes potential of self and colleagues by supporting professional growth and attending and conducting training and orientation sessionsMaintains credentials and continuing education according to professional practice standards and relevant statues and regulationsCoordinates the development and implementation of policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services to meet customer expectationsDevelops and maintains cooperative relationships with colleagues as well as external contactsDevelops and implements a Joint Protocol specific to their clinical practice area and consults with collaborating physicians as established in the joint protocolCollaborates with the full interdisciplinary team including patients and families and all other areas of the organization to ensure the development and implementation of Patient and Family Centered Care practicesParticipates in team meetings and conferences when available to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to health care deliveryParticipates in the education of students by serving as a lecturer and precepting students in the clinical areaMaintains accurate billing and provides outpatient services to pediatric patients as neededIdentifies knowledge and skill needs through self-assessment and annual performance evaluation