Surgery, Advance Practice Provider FT Day UPA NJMS Surgery
Job Description
Job Title: Advance Practice Provider
\nLocation: Barnabas Health Medical Group
\nDepartment Name: UPA NJMS Surgery
\nReq #: 0000224007
\nStatus: Salaried
\nShift: Day
\nPay Range: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year
\nPay Transparency:
\nThe above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
\nThe compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
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MISSION STATEMENT:
\nThe Divisions of Vascular Surgery & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Rutgers NJMS is the regional leader in providing quality clinical care to patients with vascular and otolaryngologic diseases, educating future vascular surgeons and otolaryngologists, and advancing care through clinical and translational research,
\nSUMMARY:
\nAPN will be an integral member of the Vascular Surgery & Otolaryngology Teams at Rutgers NJMS, providing care to patients, improving efficiency of care, and participating in both quality improvement and clinical research programs,
\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following,
\nOther duties may be assigned
\nCare provided is patient centered
\nActively contributes to creating a friendly, welcoming and safe environment for patients
\nCommunicates clearly to ensure understanding
\nResponds to complaints and concerns by resolving issues immediately whenever possible
\nInteracts with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the plan of care is coordinated
\nMeets or exceeds patient/family expectations for service
\nActs as a role model for Service Excellence
\nMaintains professional composure and confidence in the care setting
\nWorks effectively with team to ensure customer service scores for work area meet/exceed targets
\nDemonstrates respect for patient rights and is committed to the uniqueness of the individual patient,
\nCollects comprehensive patient health data/history including past and present medical, surgical, family and social history
\nDiagnostic tests and procedures relevant to the patient s status are collected, interpreted and documented at the Electronic Medical Record
\nCompletes the medication reconciliation process by documenting the current list of medications taken by patient at each visit
\nPerforms and documents an appropriate comprehensive physical assessment of patients which will include a review of systems, evaluation of manifestations and toxicities related to medical conditions and anticoagulation management
\nEvaluates patients in the Emergency Department and for inpatient consultations and assists in management of these patients
\nIn collaboration with the physician, critically analyzes the assessment data/diagnostic tests and determines a diagnosis
\nIn addition, develops a comprehensive plan of care that includes interventions of treatments to attain outcomes,
\nEvaluates laboratory studies and diagnostic tests and provides appropriate interventions as required,
\nEvaluates patient progress in attaining expected treatment outcomes
\nMonitor for signs and symptoms related to disease progression/recurrence
\nAppropriately manages medical and anticoagulation management emergencies according to protocol/policy
\nPrescribes and/or orders medications
\nObtains appropriate consents for surgery and procedures
\nEnsures completion of all needed pre-operative tests, forms and documents,
\nDocument assessments, prescribing, plan, modifications to plan, and evaluation of care in the electronic medical record
\nTriages patients problems via telephone calls
\nProvides monitoring and continuity of care between departments/services; collaborates with Clinical Care Coordinators, Patient Navigators and medical staff to coordinate continuity of care
\nCollects relevant data and prepares patient s discharge packet, included needed prescriptions and follow-up office practice visits
\nPerforms daily rounds, independently and with physicians and performs needed clinical tasks including progress notes, orders, dressing changes, and other care as needed
\nMay insert and remove central venous catheters, drains and arterial lines
\nMay remove arterial sheaths
\nMay provide tracheostomy and gastrostomy care
\nMay perform flexible laryngoscopy and nasal endoscopy, and Incision and Drainage
\nAssist during outpatient/bedside surgical procedures,
\nCoordinists for patient care
\nDictates discharge summaries, dictates comprehensive discharge and/or interim update letter to referring physicians
\nAssists in bed management including: Arranges patient admission and transfer, Arranges patient transfer between all levels of care
\nInterfaces with families to obtain and provide information concerning patient s medical care and progress
\nMonitors intended and potential side effects of medications and treatments ordered and will offer appropriate, accepted interventions
\nProvides health promotion and disease/illness/injury prevention
\nProvides patient and family counseling and reassurance in response to psychological or psychosocial issues
\nEducates patients, families and caregivers:
\ndisease etiology to facilitate adherence to treatment, supportive care and follow-up expected and potential adverse effects
\ncosts of prescribed pharmacologic and non-pharmacological treatments and interventions
\nrisks and benefits of alternative, integrative and complementary therapies
\nParticipates in informal instruction of nursing students and other health professionals
\nProvides pre and post-operative patient education with particular emphasis on the PAT and post recovery process to ensure patient and family compliance and satisfaction with their healthcare experience to meet the needs of the patient/family
\nOversees patient pre-and post-op teaching for discharge planning,
\nParticipates in the Division s Vascular Surgery teaching conferences
\nInteract with Vascular Surgery and General Surgery residents for efficient and compassionate patient care
\nAssist the divisions with the development of patient education programs; ie Smoking cessation, cholesterol and lipid management, tracheostomy care
\nCompletes forms used to prepare bills and claims, if appropriate
\nParticipates in performance improvement activities and implements changes as identified
\nJoint Protocols are reviewed through an annual Collaborative Practice Agreement with the Collaborating Physicians and signed both parties
\nUnderstands and adheres to Rutgers compliance standards as they appear in RBHS s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy
\nPerforms other related duties as assigned
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EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
\nCredential Required: Current NJ License and Registration; Certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse, by the Board of Nursing, with specialization as indicated or Physician Assistant through the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners, BLS, CDS and DEA Licenses
\nA current Registered/Professional Nurse license and registration in the State of New Jersey is required
\nCompletion of an educational program which is designed and conducted to prepare graduates to practice as an NP/APN with a master s degree in nursing and certified by a national certifying body
\nEvidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and creative problem solving are essential
\nA minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience and current BLS certification are required,
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