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RWJBarnabas Health Physician Assistant-PD Days- Orthopedic APP'S -Livingston- NJ in LIVINGSTON, New Jersey
Physician Assistant-PD Days- Orthopedic APP'S -Livingston- NJReq #:0000150855
Category:Physician Assistant
Status:Per Diem
Shift:Day
Facility:Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department:Orthopedic APPs - CBMC
Location:
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr, 94 OLD SHORT HILLS RD, LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039
Job Summary:
The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for performing duties independently following established and standardized procedures and methods referring questionable situations to physician. The NP/PA provides primary health care through assessment, diagnosis, clinical judgment and management to restore, maintain and improve the health status of patients. In addition, the NP/PA is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e.damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.
Job Requirements( APN/NP):
Must have active NP RNFA or a PA.
Someone who can be in the OR.
Master s degree in Nursing required.
Registered Professional Nurse with current NJ state license; CDS and DEA.
CPR certification.
NP Certification.
Three to five years of work experience as a professional nurse.
Job Requirements (Physician Assistant):
Physician Assistant Certification,
Registration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/ Physician Assistant Advisory
Basic Life Support (BLS);
Advanced Life Support (ACLS)
Essential Functions:
Provide direct clinical services for surgical patients according to established protocols and evidence-based clinical practice standards under the supervision of attending physicians.
Perform patient admission evaluation to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient's medical record, performing physical exam, documenting findings into electronic medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to the attending physician.
Assess patient for change in status and institute appropriate interventions. Initiate necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patient.
Collaborate with and perform daily rounds with the resident and attending physician teams.
Examine pre and post-operative patients, perform comprehensive examination, complete patient assessment based on findings; implement treatment plan for pre and post-operative management in collaboration with the supervising physician; document in medical record.
Utilize prescriptive privileges as allowed by the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners. Document all prescriptions in patient's medical record.
First Assist in performing surgical procedures consistent with standards of care.
Collaborate with social work, case management and physician advisors for maximum efficiency of patient s hospital stay and discharge planning
Provide patients & families with information related to post-discharge home care & other pertinent education.
Role model the Medical Center s mission, vision and values through conduct, appearance, communication, culture of respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the use of AIDET.
Inpatient hospital based role.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer