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RWJBarnabas Health FT Nurse Practitioner, Lung Transplant, NBI in NEWARK, New Jersey
FT Nurse Practitioner, Lung Transplant, NBIReq #:0000148185
Category:Nurse Practitioner
Status:Full-Time
Shift:Day
Facility:Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department:Other APPs - NBI
Location:
Newark Beth Israel Med Ctr, 201 LYONS AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07112
Job Overview:
The Lung Transplant NP is an advanced practice registered nurse who is trained to assess patients' needs, order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests, diagnose disease, formulate and prescribe medications and treatment plans,
The NP will work closely with physicians in both the inpatient and outpatient setting to manage, diagnose, formulate and prescribe treatment plans for transplant patients, and participate in transplant coordination,
Qualifications:
Valid NJ RN & NP license
Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN) Certification preferred
Essential Functions:
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team/consultants to ensure patient receives optimum care,
Collection of health history and perform physical exam and documents all information clearly in medical record as necessary,
Participates in transplant coordination processes,
Documents timely and accurately in the medical record to reflect patient status and need
Ensures all necessary multidisciplinary notes are available in patient chart
Identifies the need for and provides staff education on a formal and informal basis
Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests and follows up as necessary
Provides comprehensive disease and/or transplant education to ensure patient and family are able to care for patient
Responds to patient calls and questions regarding care or need for additional information/request
Sees patients in the office and/or response to patient questions by providing evidence based disease process management
Works with multiple departments and patient to coordinator the transplant evaluation process
Provides a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service
Adheres to patient rights: provides for the confidential treatment of all communications and records.
Demonstrates professionalism with families, visitors, physicians, co-workers and supervisors.
Listens and communicates effectively.
Supports teamwork by cooperative problem solving through participation in meetings, projects, etc.
Utilizes principles of continuous quality improvement in all work situations to assess, measure and improve organizational and department functions
Organizes work sets priorities with a minimum of supervision and seeks guidance as appropriate
Makes decisions that are timely and consistent with department, objectives, policies and procedures.
Demonstrates sound judgment; accepts and benefits from constructive criticism.
Participates in ongoing education as required.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Additional Information:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,
high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering
a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer