Nurse Practitioner

RWJBarnabas Health is Hiring a Nurse Practitioner for Full-Time Employment
Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nurse practitioner program
• Current New Jersey Registered Nurse license
• Current New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurse License
• NP Certification
• Valid CDS and DEA licenses
• BLS and ACLS certifications required

Benefits

• Pay Range: $57.69 - $91.34 per hour
• The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage 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

Responsibilities

• The Advanced Practice Nurse APN is a key member of the Rapid Response Team, at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, providing critical care expertise during acute patient decompensations
• Working in collaboration with the medical team and nursing staff, the APN performs rapid clinical assessments and initiates interventions in response to adult medical alerts and clinical emergencies
• Responsibilities include obtaining patient histories, conducting physical exams, writing orders and progress notes, evaluating diagnostic tests and prescribing appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies
• The APN educates patients and families, documents teaching and discharge summaries, and serves as a clinical resource for bedside staff
• Active participation in hospital-wide initiatives, including the sepsis reduction program, is expected
• Perform comprehensive assessments and implement evidence-based interventions for deteriorating patients
• Write progress notes, orders, and document teaching/discharge instructions
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including lab work, radiology, and ECGs
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure timely escalation and appropriate care planning,
• Prescribe and manage pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments as needed,
• Participate in sepsis screenings and bundle compliance,
• Communicate critical findings and clinical updates to the primary team and nursing staff,
• Support bedside nurses in clinical decision-making and patient management,
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with hospital policy,
• Assist with procedures when indicated and appropriate,
• Provide patient and family education around disease process, treatment plan, and prognosis,
• Participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives,
• Provide off-shift coverage and respond to emergency calls throughout the hospital,
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the RRT leadership or attending physicians

Licenses and Certifications:
Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nurse practitioner program
Current New Jersey Registered Nurse license
Current New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurse License
NP Certification
Valid CDS and DEA licenses
BLS and ACLS certifications required

About Newark Beth Israel Medical Center


First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need.


Newark Beth Israel is home to one of the nation's 10 largest heart transplant centers, RWJBarnabas Health's Heart Failure Treatment and Transplant Program; New Jersey's only Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Program; and a Valve Center that performs more cardiac valve procedures, including minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVRs), than any other center in the state. Our medical center is home to the most comprehensive robotic surgery center in the state, and we were the first hospital in NJ to establish an accredited sleep disorders center. The Frederick B. Cohen, MD, Cancer and Blood Disorders Center and the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Breast Health Center provide seamless integration of cancer prevention, specialized care, and treatment options.


Newark Beth Israel is renowned for its many preventive health programs that promote wellness in the community. As part of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest healthcare delivery system in the state, we have access to advanced technology and a variety of medical specialists.

About RWJBarnabas Health


RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey's largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. With 12 acute care hospitals, 3 children's hospitals, a growing number of our outpatient facilities and physician practices, our healthcare system is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region.


Our dedication to serving the people of New Jersey extends far beyond the care we provide within our hospital walls. We support programs that promote health and wellness in our communities and provide access to services that would otherwise be unavailable. We are committed to the ongoing improvement of the health, quality of life, and vitality of our communities. We strive to bring the best healthcare to meet the evolving needs of residents in New Jersey - whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.


Our partnership with Rutgers University creates the state's largest academic healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, leading-edge research, and world-class health and medical education, further advancing our mission of providing high-quality healthcare in New Jersey.


The new collaboration also aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers' education, research, and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care .
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