Advanced Practice Nurse - OBGYN & Pediatrics

Overview

About the Role

• 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 non pharmacologic 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: - Exemplify 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-Post-Partum Obstetrics, Gynecology, Infertility, GYN Oncology, Reproductive Choice, Pediatrics, and other related programs.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do   

• 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.
• Obtains informed consents.
• 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.
• Critically analyzes the assessment data/diagnostic tests and determines a diagnosis.
• Develops a comprehensive plan of care that includes interventions of treatments to attain outcomes.
• 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.
• Monitors intended and potential side effects of medications/treatments ordered.
• Provides comprehensive clinical coordination of care and case management negotiated with client, appropriate systems, agencies, and providers.
• Provides health promotion and disease/illness/injury prevention. Focus on high-risk antenatal issues such as diabetes, hypertension, infection, and other identified risks.
• Identifies the need for additional care and makes referral as needed.
• Evaluates the patient’s progress in attaining expected outcomes. Monitors patient home progress with plan of care for disorders.
• Provides follow-up care.
• Uses Centering model for development of group high risk antenatal care and post-partum follow up.
• Uses UH primary care as a way to refer to ongoing primary care.
• Documents assessment, prescribing, plan, modifications to plan, and evaluation of care in the appropriate designated chart/form/electronic record.
• Completes forms used to prepare bills and claims, if appropriate.
• Triages patient problems via telephone calls.
• Manages medical emergencies according to protocol/policy.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between health care settings; collaborates with Nursing, Case Management and Medical staff to coordinate care continuity.
• Provides patient and family counseling and reassurance in response to psychological or psychosocial issues.
• Participates in research studies and grant proposals. Participates in presentations and publications.
• Participates in performance improvement activities; implements changes as identified.
• Participates in formal and informal instruction of medical students, nursing students and other health professionals.
• Understands and adheres to University Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in University Hospital's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and University Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. 

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• A current Registered/Professional Nurse license and registration in the State of New Jersey is required.
• Completion of an educational program which is designed and conducted to prepare graduates to practice as an NP/APN with a master’s degree in nursing and eligible for certification by a national certifying body.
• Certified Diabetic Care and Education Specialist Certification currently or within first 6 months of hire (9-week course, testing, and clinical hours).
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and creative problem solving are essential.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience of clinical nursing experience with maternal child patients and experience working with diabetic patients.
• Current BLS certification are required
• Knowledge and experience in obstetrics and gynecology strongly preferred. Participation in pertinent professional and/or specialty organizations preferred. 

Credential Required:

• Current NJ License and Registration
• Certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse, by the Board of Nursing, with specialization as indicated
• BLS Certification.
• Certified Diabetic Care and Education Specialist Certification currently or within first 6 months of hire (9-week course, testing, and clinical hours). 

What We Offer

• 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

Compensation

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is US/07S:  $136,294 - $155,115.29 - $180,084.03. University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs. The expected salary range for this position is in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

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