Req # : 0000206925
Category : Nurse Practitioner
Status : Full-Time
Shift : Day
Facility : Rutgers University Medical Grp
Department : RWJMS Pediatric Otolaryngology
Pay Range : $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year
Location :
210 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Job Title : Advanced Practice Nurse
Location : Rutgers University Medical Grp
Department Name : RWJMS Pediatric Otolaryngology
Req # : 0000206925
Status : Salaried
Shift : Day
Pay Range : $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year
Pay Transparency
The 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.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Pediatric / Family Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) to join our busy and collaborative pediatric otolaryngology outpatient practice. The APN will be responsible for delivering comprehensive healthcare to pediatric patients across a wide range of ages and conditions in both outpatient and inpatient settings. This role includes clinical evaluation and treatment, phone triage, care coordination, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and physicians to optimize patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care (Outpatient & Inpatient) :
Conduct office visits, acute care visits, follow-up evaluations, and physical exams.
Assess, diagnose, and manage common pediatric otolaryngology illnesses and conditions.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests; prescribe appropriate medications and treatments.
Provide hospital rounding and consultative services for admitted pediatric patients, as needed.
Educate and mentor staff, students, and families as needed.
Triage patient phone calls, assess symptoms, and provide clinical guidance.
Care Coordination :
Serve as liaison between families, specialists, and primary care providers.
Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and professional development.
Coordinate appropriate follow-up care or emergency referrals as indicated.
Manage follow-up for diagnostic tests, referrals, and complex care plans.
Support care transitions from inpatient to outpatient settings.
Documentation & Compliance :
Maintain accurate and timely medical records in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Follow established clinical protocols, quality improvement initiatives, and safety guidelines.
Qualifications
Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner in the state of New Jersey.
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.
Two-three years of pediatric critical care experience preferred.
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills
EMR experience preferred.
Work Schedule & Flexibility
Full-time position with some variability in the hours depending on patient and practice needs.
No weekend or call coverage
Some inpatient rounding duties may be required.
Flexibility in scheduling and responsibilities may be adjusted as needed at the discretion of the Chief of the Pediatric Division or the immediate supervisor to support clinic operations and patient care continuity.
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
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RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Advanced Practice Nurse • New Brunswick, NJ, United States