Saint Peter’s Healthcare System
Nurse Practitioner Pulmonary Medical Critical Care
Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933
Overview
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. The Outpatient Advanced Practice Nurse 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, 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. 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 physicians. Assist with patient follow-up and review routine laboratory reports for abnormalities; 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 and within practice guidelines (within 24 hours where applicable). 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 procedure, including organizing mock training exercises for staff. Assist with planning, developing and implementing patient education activities appropriate to ages. Evaluate educational level and understanding of caregivers; explain illness, tests, home care, and medications with printed materials if needed; develop new patient education methods and materials as necessary. Demonstrate competency to provide care for age-related populations (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics). Maintain CPR certification on an annual basis and attend mandatory in-service updates. Attend required continuing education programs for maintenance of certification and licensure. Assist with setting and revising practice policies; review current policies and suggest revisions; assist with new policy development as needed. Assist with routine paperwork, including medication and vitamin refills and sharing patient information with other health care providers. 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 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 Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 112,923.00 - 180,627.00 USD We offer competitive base rates determined by factors including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. Some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials. The salary range 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, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards. Tuition support programs are also available. Learn more about benefits on Saint Peter's site.
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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. The Outpatient Advanced Practice Nurse 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, 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. 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 physicians. Assist with patient follow-up and review routine laboratory reports for abnormalities; 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 and within practice guidelines (within 24 hours where applicable). 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 procedure, including organizing mock training exercises for staff. Assist with planning, developing and implementing patient education activities appropriate to ages. Evaluate educational level and understanding of caregivers; explain illness, tests, home care, and medications with printed materials if needed; develop new patient education methods and materials as necessary. Demonstrate competency to provide care for age-related populations (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics). Maintain CPR certification on an annual basis and attend mandatory in-service updates. Attend required continuing education programs for maintenance of certification and licensure. Assist with setting and revising practice policies; review current policies and suggest revisions; assist with new policy development as needed. Assist with routine paperwork, including medication and vitamin refills and sharing patient information with other health care providers. 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 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 Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 112,923.00 - 180,627.00 USD We offer competitive base rates determined by factors including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. Some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials. The salary range 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, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards. Tuition support programs are also available. Learn more about benefits on Saint Peter's site.
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