Nurse Practitioner - UroGyn Surgery

Job Description

Gynecology Surgical

Saint Peter's is the 5th hospital worldwide to earn Magnet status SIX times in a row. Our team of award-winning nurses is growing, and we are looking for talented, compassionate RNs to join our team.

In accordance with professional Advance Practice Nurse standards and physician collaboration, coordinates care of the adult medical patient, develops treatment plans, provides treatment as indicated, and monitors clinical activities.

Uses evidence-based guidelines for care. Utilizes effective communication methods to ensure interdisciplinary collaboration and patient support / advocacy.

Maintains a culturally sensitive and customer focused manner to promote patient satisfaction.

The Nurse Practitioner - UroGyn Surgery will :

Saint Peter’s University Hospital is seeking a full-time Outpatient- Advanced Nurse Practitioner for its GYN Surgery and Urogynecology practice.

The Advanced Practice Nurse will be an integral part of the health care team, working with physicians, nurses and nursing or medical assistants to provide comprehensive high-quality ambulatory care, as appropriate to the ages of the patient's growth and development through the life cycle factors.

Provide direct patient care, within the limits prescribed by training, and in consultation with a supervising physician

• Manage basic preoperative issues such as wound assessment, medications, and pain control
• Assist with evaluating and managing post-op patients
• Assist with patient flow by seeing patients as requested by the attending physician

Assist with patient follow-up

• Review routine laboratory reports for abnormalities, notify responsible clinician according to degree of urgency
• When appropriate, prescribe medication as needed

Document all aspects of patient care promptly

• Complete in accordance with practice guidelines, within 24 hours of patient care.
• Handle disability paperwork.

Demonstrate competency in knowledge and skill necessary to provide care to provide care to specific age-related populations

• Maintain CPR review certification on an annual basis as evidenced by a valid card.
• Attend all mandatory in-service updates as required
• Attend at least the minimum required continuing education programs per year, needed for maintenance of certification and licensure

Opportunity Highlights

• Vacation time plus holiday and sick time
• 401K with a generous match of 5%
• Collegial, supportive environment, filled with experience and expertise
• Supportive leadership and administration : allowing for transparency and the open exchange of ideas

Community Highlights

Thriving area that has experienced a dramatic transformation in the past few decades. New Brunswick’s robust downtown area, sitting along the Raritan River, provides a walkable, urban setting with bustling restaurants, bars, grocery stores, arts, entertainment, and it’s the home of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.

• Enjoy fine cuisine as you walk these historical streets
• Home to several theatres including the State Theatre, museums, and local markets
• Centrally located with access to access to New York City and Philadelphia

Requirements :

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of New Jersey
• Current Advance Practice Nursing licensure in the State of New Jersey
• Current CDS and DEA required
• Master's degree in nursing required
• Two (2) years’ experience in specialty strongly preferred
• Certified as a nurse practitioner in the State of New Jersey within area of specialty
• BLS certification, as approved by the American Heart Association

Schedule : Full Time, Monday - Friday, 5 - 8hour shifts, 8 am or 8 : 30 am, Practicing at 2 locations - Somerset and New Brunswick

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