Saintpetershcs
Outpatient Advanced Practice Nurse
Pulmonary Med Critical Care
Saint Peter's is the 5th hospital worldwide to earn Magnet status SIX times in a row. Our team of award-winning nurses is growing, and we are looking for talented, compassionate RNs to join our team.
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.
Perform urinary catheterization, venipuncture, and other nursing tasks as requested by the attending physician (e.g., NBS).
Assist physicians with other specialized procedures (e.g., skin biopsy).
Coordinate on-call telephone coverage with 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 of conditions detected by screening.
Document all aspects of patient care promptly, in accordance with practice guidelines, within 24 hours of patient care.
Assist in developing APN role in Genetics and teach other department personnel.
Teach medical students the elements of well-child care (one formal session per week) and informally at other times.
Provide in-service education for nurses and nursing/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 procedures, including organizing mock training exercises for staff.
Assist with planning, developing, and implementing patient education activities across age groups (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics).
Evaluate caregivers’ educational level and understanding; explain the nature of illness, tests, procedures, and home care requirements; provide printed materials as needed.
Develop new methods of patient education, including group waiting room teaching tailored to clientele.
Locate or develop simple pictorial education materials to aid teaching of young parents and those with limited education.
Demonstrate competency to provide care for age-related populations; maintain CPR certification; attend mandatory in-service updates and continue education programs as required.
Assist with setting and revising practice policies; review current policies and suggest revisions; help identify needs for new policies to improve efficiency and patient friendliness.
Assist with routine paperwork, including calling in routine medication and vitamin refills, and sharing patient information with other health care providers. Complete school and daycare Supplemental Social Security Income forms as applicable.
Requirements
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 of experience in specialty strongly preferred.
Certified as a nurse practitioner in the State of New Jersey within area of specialty.
BLS certification, as approved by the American Heart Association.
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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Saint Peter's is the 5th hospital worldwide to earn Magnet status SIX times in a row. Our team of award-winning nurses is growing, and we are looking for talented, compassionate RNs to join our team.
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.
Perform urinary catheterization, venipuncture, and other nursing tasks as requested by the attending physician (e.g., NBS).
Assist physicians with other specialized procedures (e.g., skin biopsy).
Coordinate on-call telephone coverage with 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 of conditions detected by screening.
Document all aspects of patient care promptly, in accordance with practice guidelines, within 24 hours of patient care.
Assist in developing APN role in Genetics and teach other department personnel.
Teach medical students the elements of well-child care (one formal session per week) and informally at other times.
Provide in-service education for nurses and nursing/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 procedures, including organizing mock training exercises for staff.
Assist with planning, developing, and implementing patient education activities across age groups (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics).
Evaluate caregivers’ educational level and understanding; explain the nature of illness, tests, procedures, and home care requirements; provide printed materials as needed.
Develop new methods of patient education, including group waiting room teaching tailored to clientele.
Locate or develop simple pictorial education materials to aid teaching of young parents and those with limited education.
Demonstrate competency to provide care for age-related populations; maintain CPR certification; attend mandatory in-service updates and continue education programs as required.
Assist with setting and revising practice policies; review current policies and suggest revisions; help identify needs for new policies to improve efficiency and patient friendliness.
Assist with routine paperwork, including calling in routine medication and vitamin refills, and sharing patient information with other health care providers. Complete school and daycare Supplemental Social Security Income forms as applicable.
Requirements
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 of experience in specialty strongly preferred.
Certified as a nurse practitioner in the State of New Jersey within area of specialty.
BLS certification, as approved by the American Heart Association.
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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