Advanced Practice Nurse

Job Title: Advanced Practice Nurse

Location: Rutgers University Medical Grp

Department Name: RWJMS Neonatology

Req #: 0000205348

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day/Evening/Night

Pay Range: $57.69 - $91.34 per hour

Pay Transparency:

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.

Job Overview:

The Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider who provides health care to neonates, infants and children up to one year of age. The APP provides care for critically ill premature and full-term infants with an emphasis placed on family centered culturally diverse sensitive care. In collaboration with the APP has daily responsibility for the assessment and management of patients in high and low acuity.

The Advanced Practice Provider practices in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to provide a continuum of primary, acute and or subspecialty healthcare to their patients.

They enhance the quality of care through education and clinical practice utilizing advanced practice, knowledge and research.

General Requirements:

• CDS and DEA
• Current NRP and BLS certification

APN Specific Requirements:

• APN License
• RN License
• One of the following
  • NNP Certification with NICU RN experience
  • Primary Care Pediatric NP Certification with APP experience in an inpatient setting
  • Acute Care Pediatric NP Certification with PICU setting procedural experience as an APP

PA Specific Requirements

• PA License
• PICU procedural experience or NICU experience as an APP
• NCCPA

Scheduling Requirements:

• Days, Nights, Weekend, and Holiday Coverage
• 12h/24h shifts with flexibility
• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and assessments of patients.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions under the supervision of a physician.
• Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Perform procedures as necessary.
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families regarding treatment plans and health education.
• Stay current with medical best practices, guidelines, and regulations.
• Engage in continuing education and professional development activities.
• Participate in research or quality improvement projects as directed or needed.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.