Advance Practice Provider (PD) - Cardiac Surgery - New Brunswick, NJ

Job Overview-

The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for performing duties independently following established and standardized procedures and methods referring questionable situations to physician.

The APP is responsible for providing ICU / Floor coverage. As well as providing cardiac surgery / critical care through assessment, diagnosis, clinical judgment and management to restore, maintain and improve the health status of patients.

In addition, the APP is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e.damaged floors / walls / ceiling tiles / unsecured areas) and medical errors.

Qualifications :

Required (APN / NP) :

• Current Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of New Jersey is required.
• Current Licensure as an Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey is required. (BSN)
• CDS required
• DEA required
• BLS required
• ACLS required
• Candidate should possess effective time management and critical care skills
• Must be able to adapt and adjust to a large volume acute patient population

Required (Physician Assistant) :

• Current Licensure as an Physician Assistant in the State of New Jersey is required.
• CDS required
• DEA required
• BLS required
• ACLS required
• Candidate should possess effective time management and critical care skills
• Must be able to adapt and adjust to a large volume acute patient population

Preferred :

• 2-5 years of cardiac surgery or critical care experience
• Experience with procedures such as central line placement, arterial line placement and chest tube placement

Scheduling Requirements :

• Per Diem
• Scheduled as needed.

Essential Functions :

• Evaluation and treatment of cardiac surgery patients through the pre-and post-operative period.
• Examining and evaluation of patients daily.
• Review of medications and radiology.
• Ordering tests as appropriate.
• Documentation for all services rendered including daily progress notes and event notes.
• The APP is expected to work at the full extent of their licensure.
• Communication with attendings is expected daily but does not delay patient care.
• Overall patient experience and throughput is a focus of the APP.
30+ days ago