Advanced Practice Nurse - OBGYN & Pediatrics
About The Position
The primary purpose of the Advanced Nurse Practice (APN) position is to be a skilled health provider who through a written collaborative practice agreement with a physician and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office, utilizes critical judgment in the performance of comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnosis and the prescribing of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments in the direct management of acute and chronic illness and disease. APN practice promotes wellness through conducting research, providing education, and impacting public policy and works autonomously as well as in interdisciplinary teams as resources and consultants. The APN is self-directed and purposeful in seeking necessary knowledge and skills to develop and maintain competency. The APN exemplifies the patient/family centered principles in interaction with staff, patients, and hospital personnel. Employ Infection Control practices at all times. Convene frequently with collaborating physician to discuss expectations, patient management and other service-related functions and needs. Display professionalism through affording the appropriate time needed to complete patient care management requirements (diagnostics review, re-evaluation of treatment effectiveness, medical order changes) before leaving the unit/service area at the end of a shift. Required is flexibility in incorporating skills throughout the specialty including but not limited to: Prenatal/Post-Partum Obstetrics, Gynecology, Infertility, GYN Oncology, Reproductive Choice, Pediatrics, and other related programs.
Requirements
- A current Registered/Professional Nurse license and registration in the State of New Jersey is required.
- Completion of a master’s degree program, MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN-PMHNP) or Post Master’s Degree Certification and eligible for certification by a national certifying body.
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and creative problem solving are essential.
- A minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience and current BLS certification are required.
- Current NJ License and Registration; Certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse, by the Board of Nursing, with specialization as indicated; BLS
Responsibilities
- As a member of the Medical Staff, the Advanced Practice Nurse demonstrates standards of professional practice that includes ethical decision making, job activities related to quality assessment/improvement, self-evaluation, leadership, and research.
- Joint Protocols are reviewed through an annual Collaborative Practice Agreement with the Collaborating Physician and signed by both parties.
- Collects comprehensive client health data/history and physicals; diagnostic tests and procedures relevant to the patient's status is initiated and interpreted.
- Completes the medication reconciliation process.
- Individualizes expected outcomes with the patient and health care team as appropriate.
- Prescribes/and or orders medications and devices on a New Jersey Prescription Blank, signs his/her name to the prescription, certification number and prints his/her name.
- Provides comprehensive clinical coordination of care and case management negotiated with client, appropriate systems, agencies, and providers.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
