Nurse Practitioner PD Day Neurosciences APP's - CMC

Req # : 0000218472

Category : Nurse Practitioner

Status : Per Diem

Shift : Day

Facility : Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department : Neurosciences APPs - CMC

Pay Range : $57.69 - $91.34 per hour

Location :

99 NJ-37, Toms River, NJ 08755

Job Title : Nurse Practitioner

Location : Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name : Neurosciences APP's - CMC

Req # : 0000218472

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 is responsible for performing duties independently following established and standardized procedures and methods referring questionable situations to physician,

The NP provides primary health care through assessment, diagnosis, clinical judgment and management to restore, maintain and improve the health status of patients,

In addition, the NP is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments and medical errors,

Essential Functions

Administers injections, immunizations and oral medications, starts IV

Assists physician by recording patient progress notes, issues diagnostic orders, and transcribes orders

Assists with various counseling and education functions

Billing for patient services based on CMS and NJ State Board Regulations

Demonstrates satisfactory knowledge and judgment to provide appropriate care for patients

Develops plan of care for patients in coordination with multidisciplinary team and completes appropriate reports to physicians and family

Documents and maintains patient records of services provided according to facility and nursing standards

Establishes a collaborative relationship with other medical providers

Examines patients to determine presence of illness, utilizing physical findings, laboratory results, medical history, ascertains nature and extent of illness and prescribes treatments as indicated

Interviews, instructs and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention

Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions

Issues prescriptions to patients based on Federal & State Regulations

Orders and reviews appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures

Reviews all lab data and documents

Participates in the development of protocols

Performs and obtains a completed medical history and physical data on patients with appropriate documentation and findings

Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations

Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits

Responsible for coordinating nursing and training programs on compliant for policies such as HIPPA, OSHA, Code of Conduct

Responsible for maintaining the quality and adequacy of nursing practice

Reviews and audits charts routinely

Sutures wounds, incise and drains wounds, repairs lacerations

Works in collaboration with a physician to diagnose conditions as necessary,

Job Requirements

Master's degree in Nursing required

Registered Professional Nurse with current NJ state license; CDS and DEA

CPR certification

NP Certification

Three to five years of work experience as a professional nurse,

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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer