Advanced Practice Nurse - Neonatology

Overview

J ob Description : Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Cooper University Health Care

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is licensed, registered and has completed specialized graduate or doctoral education, and is nationally certified to provide health and medical care for diverse populations in a variety of settings.

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Functions

The Advanced Practice Nurse will function within the scope of practice as defined by the state nurses practice act, delineation of privileges set forth by the practice setting and the American Nurses’ Association Code of Ethics.

The advanced practice nurse utilizes the scientific process and national standards of care as a framework for managing patient care.

• The Physician Assistant will function within the scope of practice as defined by the supervising physician
• As licensed independent providers, APPs practice autonomously and / or in consultation with a collaborating / supervising physician and other health care professionals to assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients’ health problems / needs.
• The APP will perform a patient history and physical examination to determine a working differential diagnosis and develop an individualized plan of care.
• Services include, but are not limited to ordering, performing, supervising, and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, and prescription of pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies.
• The APP may provide therapeutic measures as appropriate and provide teaching, education and counseling to individuals, families and groups.
• For uncommon or unstable conditions, the APP will formulate diagnoses in consultation with his / her collaborating / supervising physician and either refer to a specialist or participate in the dual management and treatment with his / her collaborating / supervising physician.
• In addition to diagnosing and managing acute and chronic illnesses, APPs will emphasize health promotion and disease prevention
• APPs will serve as health care researchers, professional educators, interdisciplinary consultants and patient advocates.

Prescribing Medications

Prescriptions may be provided by the APP, where clinically indicated, and shall be in accordance with the current APP prescribing guidelines and in accordance with state and federal law.

Proper documentation of medications prescribed, and refills authorized, will be reflected in the patient’s chart.

Continuing Education

• The APP will stay current with medical trends and provide evidence-based practice medicine by completing the required continuing education as mandated by certifying organizations.
• The autonomous nature of the APP requires accountability for healthcare outcomes. Insuring the highest quality of care requires national certification, periodic peer review, clinical outcome evaluations, adherence to the code for ethical practice, evidence of continuing professional development and maintenance of clinical skills.

Short Description

The Advanced Practice Nurse assumes responsibility for advanced nursing practice within a clinical specialty. In consultation with other members of the health care team, strengthens nursing practice and promotes positive patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include clinical practice, staff and patient education, and research. The Advanced Practice Nurse serves as a significant member of the multidisciplinary health care team in the inpatient, outpatient and community settings.

Education Requirements

Education : Master's Degree - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is required, current NJ Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) or Physician Assistant License

License / Certification Requirements

Certifications Required : Board Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) Certification, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Special Requirements

Schedule Days / Hours : Full Time (40 hours weekly) Sun-Sat; rotating shifts

Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members.

All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

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