Nurse Practitioner PD Days Cardiac APP's - CBMC

Req # : 0000209091

Category : Nurse Practitioner

Status : Per Diem

Shift : Day

Facility : Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department : Cardiac APPs - CBMC

Pay Range : $57.69 - $91.34 per hour

Location :

95 OLD SHORT HILLS ROAD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052

Job Title : Nurse Practitioner

Location : Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name : Cardiac APP's - CBMC

Req # : 0000209091

Status : Hourly

Shift : Day

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 nurse practitioner functions as an independent care provider in collaboration with the medical / surgical staff / collaborating surgeon

Their advance practice is characterized by comprehensive health assessments and management of patients with acute and / or chronic health problems in the peri-operative cardiothoracic surgery setting,

Job Duties

Obtain patient histories and perform physical examination

Perform surgical consultations for per-operative patients, manage patients post-operatively in the CTICU as well as CT Step-Down units

Write admitting orders, routine orders and daily progress notes as indicated

Optimize pre-op patients prior to surgical intervention

Assess and manage pre- and post-operative conditions as well as common health problems

Order and evaluate pertinent diagnostic tests including but not limited to : Radiology, laboratories, echocardiograms and ECG's

Prescribe pharmacological agents and non-pharmacological treatments for appropriate medical conditions,

Ensure core measures are followed

Educate patients and / or families regarding disease process, medical and surgical intervention, health promotion and post-operative management

Refers and communicates pertinent abnormalities to surgical director / medical specialist

Serves as a resource for nursing and ancillary staff in regards to patient and disease management

Facilitate practices that are in compliance with PRO-NJ and JCAHO requirements,

Requirements

Licensed Registered Nurse in the state or New Jersey

Certified Nurse Practitioner in the state of New Jersey

Masters prepared in Nursing from an accredited program, ACLS certified

Certified Physician Assistant in the State of New Jersey, Masters prepared from an accredited program

Minimum two years of experience in cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology or general cardiology

Cardiothoracic surgery experience preferred,

Additional Responsibilities Include

Consultations, optimizing patients prior to surgery in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team

Managing patients post-operatively in the CTICU as well as CT Step-Down units

Managing post-op complications

Coordinating with multi-disciplinary team and nursing staff to provide patients an optimal pre- and post-operative experience

Discharging patients in a safe and satisfactory manner,

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer