APP, Heart Failure Program, Temporary, Full Time

The Valley Hospital•Paramus, NJ

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the Center of Comprehensive Heart Failure Care plans and implements all clinical and business efforts to promote heart health, assure excellent clinical care and reduce HF all cause 30-day readmissions. The APP facilitates patient transitions within and between health care settings. The APP will also coordinate education and outreach, working in collaboration with Home Care, Nursing Homes, Physicians, and other multidisciplinary teams to assure successful outcomes. The APP will perform inpatient and outpatient consultations, based upon established Departmental Protocols and ensure patient access to all appropriate resources. The APP will promote patient independence by establishing patient care goals, teaching and counseling and reinforcing understanding of disease processes, medications, and self- care skills. The APP will participate in activities that contribute to the education of other healthcare professionals including precepting, presenting and publishing.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program as determined by the Committee on Allied Health. Education and Accreditation or a current Registered Professional Nurse and Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program/master’s in nursing.
Current Certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or for Advanced Practice Nurses a current Board Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Minimum of 1-3 years of clinical experience, primarily in area of specialty.
Hold a valid, current New Jersey license.
Obtain a New Jersey CDS and federal DEA certificate upon employment if not already covered.
Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and creative problem solving.
BLS ACLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Participation in pertinent professional and/or specialty organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans and implements all clinical and business efforts to promote heart health, assure excellent clinical care and reduce HF all cause 30-day readmissions.
Facilitates patient transitions within and between health care settings.
Coordinates education and outreach, working in collaboration with Home Care, Nursing Homes, Physicians, and other multidisciplinary teams to assure successful outcomes.
Performs inpatient and outpatient consultations, based upon established Departmental Protocols and ensures patient access to all appropriate resources.
Promotes patient independence by establishing patient care goals, teaching and counseling and reinforcing understanding of disease processes, medications, and self- care skills.
Participates in activities that contribute to the education of other healthcare professionals including precepting, presenting and publishing.
Serve on call and / or weekend rotation as required.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities