Advanced Practice Nurse

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Advanced Practice Nurse for NJMS- Division of Infectious Diseases.

The (APN) is responsible for providing primary care, managing health problems and coordinating health care for persons living with or at risk of HIV at the Infectious Disease Practice in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations, nursing standards of care, clinic and DHHS guidelines.

Among the key duties of this position are the following :

• Responsible for taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, including women’s reproductive and sexual health care, ordering and interpreting lab tests, medications management, referrals to specialty care as medically appropriate and coordination of patient care with a diverse team of individuals.
• Consults with physician as needed.
• Additionally, the APN is responsible for assisting clinic operations and being a key resource for nurses and ambulatory care technicians.
• Arranges for appropriate plan of care and follow-up based on outcome of diagnostic, lab, and physical assessment findings.
• Works collaboratively with the attending physician, consulting physician(s), and other disciplines to identify, develop, and implement an appropriate plan of care that maximizes individual patient / family preference and enhances quality, access, and cost-effective outcomes.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 09 Position Salary 108,420.

80 Annual Minimum Salary 117000.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 142000.00 Annual Maximum Salary 160000.00 Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description HPAE, Local 5089 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

• The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) is a licensed independent practitioner.
• Successful completion of a master’s level Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Nurse in the state of New Jersey.
• Must maintain BLS (CPR).
• At least five years of experience as a nurse in clinical setting. .

Certifications / Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of LGBT health-related concerns.
• Excellent phlebotomy and physical assessment skills are essential.
• Must exhibit cultural sensitivity to working with diverse populations.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills required.
• Demonstrated computer skills with Microsoft Office components.
• Ability to work cooperatively / collaboratively as part of a team, developing productive working relationships with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to assist with clinical operations as needed and serve as a key resource for nurses and ambulatory care technicians.
• Flexibility to work some evening and / or weekend hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with adult populations with HIV / AIDS and other infectious diseases is highly preferred.
• Women’s Health experience preferred.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position requires standing less than 1 / 3 of the time, walking about 1 / 3 of the time, and sitting up to 2 / 3 of the time.

Requires use of hands to finger, handle or feel to 2 / 3 of the time, reach with hands and arms under 1 / 3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl under 1 / 3 of the time;

talk or hear over 2 / 3 of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Moderate noise. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens that requires the use of personal protective equipment. Special Conditions