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