Saintpetershcs
Inpatient Advanced Practice Nurse Per Diem
Saintpetershcs, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933
Overview
Inpatient Advanced Practice Nurse Per Diem
– House Coverage
The Inpatient Advanced Practice Nurse Per Diem 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 through the life cycle (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics).
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care, within the limits prescribed by training, and in consultation with a supervising physician.
Assist with evaluating and managing follow-up patients.
Maintain a panel of continuity care patients.
Assist with patient flow by seeing patients as requested by the attending physician.
Assist with procedures if triage nurses are unavailable (e.g., perform urinary catheterization, venipuncture, and other nursing tasks as requested by the attending physician).
Assist physicians with other specialized procedures (e.g., skin biopsy).
Coordinate on-call telephone coverage with the physician.
Assist with patient follow-up: review routine laboratory reports for abnormalities and notify the responsible clinician according to urgency; when appropriate, contact families to return for further evaluation or treatment.
Document all aspects of patient care promptly, completing in accordance with practice guidelines within 24 hours of patient care.
Assist in developing the APN role in Genetics, to teach other department personnel.
Teach medical students the elements of well-child care (one formal session per week) and informally at other pertinent times.
Provide in-service education for nurses, nursing assistants, and medical assistants about common problems and their management.
Share the nurse practitioner perspective of health care with residents and other physician staff.
Assist with coordination of emergency policy and procedure, including organizing mock training exercises for staff.
Assist with planning, developing and implementing patient education activities, appropriate to the ages of the patient population.
Evaluate educational level and understanding of caregivers; explain illnesses, tests, procedures, and home care instructions; provide printed information to supplement oral teaching.
Develop new methods of patient education, including group waiting room teaching, geared to the educational level of the clientele; locate or develop simple pictorial materials to assist with teaching.
Demonstrate competency in knowledge and skills to provide care to specific age-related populations (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics).
Maintain CPR review certification on an annual basis with a valid card; attend mandatory in-service updates and required continuing education per year.
Assist with setting and revising practice policies; review current policies and suggest revisions; identify needs for new policies to improve efficiency and patient friendliness of the clinic.
Assist with routine paperwork: call in routine medication and vitamin refills in consultation with the physician; share patient information with other health care providers; complete school and daycare Supplemental Social Security Income forms as needed.
Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of New Jersey
Current Advanced 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 New Jersey within area of specialty
BLS certification, as approved by the American Heart Association
Salary Range: 77.00 - 77.00 USD
We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.
The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.
Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.
You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.
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– House Coverage
The Inpatient Advanced Practice Nurse Per Diem 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 through the life cycle (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics).
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care, within the limits prescribed by training, and in consultation with a supervising physician.
Assist with evaluating and managing follow-up patients.
Maintain a panel of continuity care patients.
Assist with patient flow by seeing patients as requested by the attending physician.
Assist with procedures if triage nurses are unavailable (e.g., perform urinary catheterization, venipuncture, and other nursing tasks as requested by the attending physician).
Assist physicians with other specialized procedures (e.g., skin biopsy).
Coordinate on-call telephone coverage with the physician.
Assist with patient follow-up: review routine laboratory reports for abnormalities and notify the responsible clinician according to urgency; when appropriate, contact families to return for further evaluation or treatment.
Document all aspects of patient care promptly, completing in accordance with practice guidelines within 24 hours of patient care.
Assist in developing the APN role in Genetics, to teach other department personnel.
Teach medical students the elements of well-child care (one formal session per week) and informally at other pertinent times.
Provide in-service education for nurses, nursing assistants, and medical assistants about common problems and their management.
Share the nurse practitioner perspective of health care with residents and other physician staff.
Assist with coordination of emergency policy and procedure, including organizing mock training exercises for staff.
Assist with planning, developing and implementing patient education activities, appropriate to the ages of the patient population.
Evaluate educational level and understanding of caregivers; explain illnesses, tests, procedures, and home care instructions; provide printed information to supplement oral teaching.
Develop new methods of patient education, including group waiting room teaching, geared to the educational level of the clientele; locate or develop simple pictorial materials to assist with teaching.
Demonstrate competency in knowledge and skills to provide care to specific age-related populations (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics).
Maintain CPR review certification on an annual basis with a valid card; attend mandatory in-service updates and required continuing education per year.
Assist with setting and revising practice policies; review current policies and suggest revisions; identify needs for new policies to improve efficiency and patient friendliness of the clinic.
Assist with routine paperwork: call in routine medication and vitamin refills in consultation with the physician; share patient information with other health care providers; complete school and daycare Supplemental Social Security Income forms as needed.
Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of New Jersey
Current Advanced 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 New Jersey within area of specialty
BLS certification, as approved by the American Heart Association
Salary Range: 77.00 - 77.00 USD
We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.
The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.
Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.
You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.
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