Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider (Per Diem)- Jersey City Medical Center

Job Overview:

The Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse who provides health care to infants and children.

In collaboration with the Hospitalist Physician the NP has daily responsibility for the assessment and management of patients in high and low acuity.

The Nurse Practitioner practices in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to provide a continuum of primary, acute and or subspecialty healthcare to their patients.

They enhance the quality of care through education and clinical practice utilizing advanced practice, knowledge and research.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Education and experience in accordance with local, state and federal requirements
• Masters degree in APP studies or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience
• Strong clinical and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Current licensure APRN, RN, CDS and DEA
• Current NRP and BLS certification as required by specialty practice
• Current prescriptive authority per state regulation
• Clinical privileges at healthcare facilities as applicable
• Current APP license and certification from the National Commission on Certification of APPs

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem
• Days

Essential Functions:

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and assessments of patients
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions under the supervision of a physician
• Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team
• Perform procedures as necessary
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families regarding treatment plans and health education
• Stay current with medical best practices, guidelines, and regulations
• Engage in continuing education and professional development activities
• Participate in research or quality improvement projects as directed or needed

Jersey City Medical Center (JCMC) is located on a 15-acre campus overlooking the New York Harbor and Liberty State Park. The hospital serves as a regional referral and teaching hospital that provides the highest level of care for women and infants, and trauma and cardiac patients. Inside our spacious facility, our renowned medical professionals use the latest technologies to provide state-of-the-art care and compassion.

Our Imaging Center features advanced imaging technology, including the latest digital mammography, MRI, digital radiology, ultrasound and dual energy X-ray equipment. The Cristie Kerr Women’s Health Center offers women convenient access to the highest level of medical care.

Together, they represent a leap forward in Hudson County health services. Jersey City Medical Center is the provider of Advanced Life Support for Hudson County. JCMC is a Regional Trauma Center, a Level III Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Center, a Regional Heart Hospital with cardiac surgery.

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.