Full Time Cardiac Advanced Practice Provider - New Brunswick

RWJBH is seeking an experienced Full Time Cardiac Advanced Practice Provider at the New Brunswick campus. The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for performing duties independently following established and standardized procedures and methods referring questionable situations to physician. The APP provides rapid response care through assessment, diagnosis, clinical judgment and management to restore, maintain and improve the health status of patients. In addition, the APP is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors. This is a hospital based position. 

• Candidates should possess cardiac critical care management experience including ventilator and hemodynamic management and vasoactive drip use
• The candidate should be well-versed in common acute and critical cardiac conditions and associated medical and surgical treatments
• Example: AMI, ADHF
  • Experience with mechanical circulatory support devices is preferred,
  • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of uses in advanced cardiac recovery and shock,
• Example: Impella, IABP
  • Proficiency in procedures preferred: central line placement, arterial line placement, HD catheter placement, Swan Ganz catheter placement, transvenous pacemaker wire placement, chest tube/pigtail placement

Qualifications:

• Current NJ APN PA license required
• NCCPA certification required
• CDS required
• DEA required
• RN required
• BLS required
• ACLS required
• 3-6 years of cardiac critical care experience preferred
• New grads will not be considered for this role
• Experience with using POCUS is also preferred
  • Example: Heart and FAST exams
    • This role will be expected to work in collaboration with the clinical leaders of the CCU and the residents
    • The expectation is for the APP to be comfortable working to the full extent of their licensure

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time
• Day shift & Night Shift rotation (50/50)
• 40 Hours

Essential Functions:

• Administers injections, immunizations and oral medications, starts IV.
• Assists physician by recording patient progress notes, issues diagnostic orders, and transcribes orders.
• Assists with various counseling and education functions.
• Billing for patient services based on CMS and NJ State Board Regulations.
• Demonstrates satisfactory knowledge and judgment to provide appropriate care for patients.
• Develops plan of care for patients in coordination with multidisciplinary team and completes appropriate reports to physicians and family.
• Documents and maintains patient records of services provided according to facility and nursing standards.
• Establishes a collaborative relationship with other medical providers.
• Examines patients to determine presence of illness, utilizing physical findings, laboratory results, medical history, ascertains nature and extent of illness and prescribes treatments as indicated.
• Interviews, instructs and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Issues prescriptions to patients based on Federal & State Regulations.
• Orders and reviews appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Reviews all lab data and documents.
• Participates in the development of protocols.
• Performs and obtains a completed medical history and physical data on patients with appropriate documentation and findings.
• Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Responsible for coordinating nursing and training programs on compliant for policies such as HIPAA, OSHA, Code of Conduct.
• Responsible for maintaining the quality and adequacy of nursing practice.
• Reviews and audits charts routinely.
• Sutures wounds, incise and drains wounds, repairs lacerations.
• Works in collaboration with a physician to diagnose conditions as necessary.

RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. With 12 acute care hospitals, 3 children's hospitals, a growing number of our outpatient facilities and physician practices, our healthcare system is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region.

Our dedication to serving the people of New Jersey extends far beyond the care we provide within our hospital walls. We support programs that promote health and wellness in our communities and provide access to services that would otherwise be unavailable. We are committed to the ongoing improvement of the health, quality of life, and vitality of our communities. We strive to bring the best healthcare to meet the evolving needs of residents in New Jersey — whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Our partnership with Rutgers University creates the state’s largest academic healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, leading-edge research, and world-class health and medical education, further advancing our mission of providing high-quality healthcare in New Jersey.

The new collaboration also aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers’ education, research, and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.