Nurse Practitioner (PD) Days - Hospitalist - Newark, NJ

Job Title Nurse Practitioner Location Emergency Medicine Associates, 201 Lyons Ave, Newark, NJ 07112 Department Hospitalist - NBI 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 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 provision 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, which may include ordering medications, additional therapeutic modalities, etc. Coordinates patient care with other members of the health care team Initiates consultation requests to other health professionals to provide more comprehensive patient management Instructs and counsels patients regarding mental and physical health, referring patients 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, ie, 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 and Advanced Life Support Certifications Prior work experience as a professional nurse Active membership in a professional organization preferred Ability and willingness 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 Additional Information RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals, three acute care children’s hospitals, a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital, a freestanding 100‑bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi‑site imaging centers and an accountable care organization. We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including: Medical/Dental/Vision plans 401(k) PTO Short & Long Term Disability Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr RWJBarnabas Health