Nurse Practitioner

Job Description: Req #: 0000174532Category: No Category AssignedStatus: Per DiemShift: NightFacility: Emergency Medicine AssociatesDepartment: Hospitalist - MMCLocation: Emergency Medicine Associates, 300 2nd Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740Job SummaryThe Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine Nurse Practitioner will deliver primary health care in the Emergency Department 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 FunctionsObtains and records patient historyPerforms physical and medical screening examinationsCompletes diagnostic and therapeutic studiesOrders diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies or other therapies as appropriateEstablishes diagnostic decision-making and initiates a treatment plan, which may includeordering 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 mannerAdequately manages patient flow in the Emergency DepartmentPerforms procedures as allowed by state law and under the direction of the supervising or collaborating physicianWorks within legal, regulatory, and ethical practice standardsActively participates in Emergency Department staff meetings and risk management educationCompletes required courses, i.e. HIPAA, EMTALA and other CME /CEU requirements.Other duties as assigned.Job RequirementsMaster s degree in NursingNP Certification Registered Professional Nurse with current NJ state license; CDS and DEA. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certifications Prior work experience as a professional nurse.Active membership in a professional organization preferredAbility and willingness accommodate scheduling needs including working extended hours, weekdays, overnights, weekends, and holidaysKnowledge And SkillsMedical and broad based clinical emergency medicine knowledgeStrong verbal and written communication skillsExcellent time management skillsAbility to effectively and successfully work with all emergency department and hospital employees Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Equal Opportunity EmployerAdditional InformationRWJBarnabas 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 Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:Medical/Dental/Vision plans401 (k)PTOShort & Long Term DisabilityBasic Life & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsRWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer