RWJBarnabas Health
Lead Nurse Practitioner (FT) Days - Hospitalist - Toms River, NJ
RWJBarnabas Health, Toms River, New Jersey, us, 08757
Job Summary
The Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine Nurse Practitioner will deliver primary health care in the inpatient setting to include, but not limited to, the recognition and management of common illnesses and injuries, and the provisioning of care across the health care continuum with emphasis on early detection, treatment, and prevention of diseases. Essential Functions
Obtains and records patient history. Performs physical and medical screening examinations. Completes diagnostic and therapeutic studies. Orders diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies or other therapies as appropriate. Establishes diagnostic decision‑making and initiates a treatment plan, which may include ordering medications, additional therapeutic modalities, etc. Coordinates patient care with other members of the health care team. Initiates consultation requests to other health professionals to provide more comprehensive patient management. Instructs and counsels patients regarding mental and physical health, referring patients to appropriate specialists/resources. Completes charting in a thorough and timely manner. Adequately manages patient flow. Performs procedures as allowed by state law and under the direction of the supervising or collaborating physician. Works within legal, regulatory, and ethical practice standards. Actively participates in department staff meetings and risk management education. Completes required courses, i.e., HIPAA, EMTALA and other CME/CEU requirements. Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to academic lectures and / or quality improvement projects. Job Requirements
Master degree in Nursing. NP Certification. Registered Professional Nurse with current NJ state license; CDS and DEA. Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support Certifications, New Jersey CDS and DEA Licensure. Active membership in a professional organization preferred. Ability and willingness to accommodate scheduling needs including working extended hours, weekdays, overnights, weekends, and holidays. Knowledge and Skills
Medical and broad based clinical emergency medicine knowledge. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent time management skills. Ability to effectively and successfully work with all emergency department and hospital employees. Leadership skills required for lead position. Will be working with regional Hospitalist manager and director to help with local site operations and training APPs. Will require going to monthly collaborative meetings and be part of departmental meetings. Additional Information
RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital. We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including: Medical/Dental/Vision plans 401(k) PTO Short & Long Term Disability Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts At RWJBarnabas Health, our market‑competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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The Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine Nurse Practitioner will deliver primary health care in the inpatient setting to include, but not limited to, the recognition and management of common illnesses and injuries, and the provisioning of care across the health care continuum with emphasis on early detection, treatment, and prevention of diseases. Essential Functions
Obtains and records patient history. Performs physical and medical screening examinations. Completes diagnostic and therapeutic studies. Orders diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies or other therapies as appropriate. Establishes diagnostic decision‑making and initiates a treatment plan, which may include ordering medications, additional therapeutic modalities, etc. Coordinates patient care with other members of the health care team. Initiates consultation requests to other health professionals to provide more comprehensive patient management. Instructs and counsels patients regarding mental and physical health, referring patients to appropriate specialists/resources. Completes charting in a thorough and timely manner. Adequately manages patient flow. Performs procedures as allowed by state law and under the direction of the supervising or collaborating physician. Works within legal, regulatory, and ethical practice standards. Actively participates in department staff meetings and risk management education. Completes required courses, i.e., HIPAA, EMTALA and other CME/CEU requirements. Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to academic lectures and / or quality improvement projects. Job Requirements
Master degree in Nursing. NP Certification. Registered Professional Nurse with current NJ state license; CDS and DEA. Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support Certifications, New Jersey CDS and DEA Licensure. Active membership in a professional organization preferred. Ability and willingness to accommodate scheduling needs including working extended hours, weekdays, overnights, weekends, and holidays. Knowledge and Skills
Medical and broad based clinical emergency medicine knowledge. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent time management skills. Ability to effectively and successfully work with all emergency department and hospital employees. Leadership skills required for lead position. Will be working with regional Hospitalist manager and director to help with local site operations and training APPs. Will require going to monthly collaborative meetings and be part of departmental meetings. Additional Information
RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital. We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including: Medical/Dental/Vision plans 401(k) PTO Short & Long Term Disability Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts At RWJBarnabas Health, our market‑competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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