Advanced Practice Nurse - FT Day Thoracic Surgical Specialists MMC

Req # : 0000216643

Category : Nurse Practitioner

Status : Full-Time

Shift : Day

Facility : Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department : Thoracic Surgical Specialists

Pay Range : $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Location :

300 SECOND AVENUE, LONG BRANCH, NJ 07740

Job Title : Advanced Practice Nurse

Location : Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name : Thoracic Surgical Specialists

Req # : 0000216643

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.

Thoracic Surgical

M-F

Toms River

Need APN with their RNFA

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 i,e, damaged floors / walls / ceiling tiles / unsecured areas 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; RNFA CDS and DEA

CPR certification

NP Certification

Three to five years of work experience as a professional nurse

A Registered Nurse First Assistant RNFA assists surgeons during operations by performing tasks such as controlling bleeding, providing surgical site exposure, handling tissue, and suturing incisions,

Their duties also encompass perioperative patient care, including preoperative assessments, intraoperative assistance, and postoperative wound management, ensuring a safe and effective surgical experience,

Preoperative Duties

Patient Assessment : Reviewing patient history and conducting physical assessments to prepare for the procedure

Surgical Planning : Collaborating with the surgical team to develop a comprehensive surgical plan

Preparation : Ensuring all necessary surgical supplies are ready and preparing the patient for the operating table,

Intraoperative Duties

Surgical Assistance : Directly helping the surgeon with tasks like making incisions and retracting tissues to provide a clear surgical field

Tissue Handling and Hemostasis : Managing and / or cutting tissue and controlling bleeding hemostasis using instrumeatient's vital signs and overall condition during the procedure,

Postoperative Duties

Incision Care : Managing the wound by applying surgical dressings and garments

Assessment : Conducting post-operative assessments and monitoring for signs of complications or infection

Patient Education : Educating patients and their families on aftercare instructions and recovery

Transfer : Assisting with the safe transfer of the patient from the operating room

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