Nurse Practitioner

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Critical Care APPs SBM

Req #: 0000209344

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $57.69 - $91.35 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Summary:

The Advanced Practice Nurse APN is a key member of the Rapid Response Team, at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, providing critical care expertise during acute patient decompensations.

Working in collaboration with the medical team and nursing staff, the APN performs rapid clinical assessments and initiates interventions in response to adult medical alerts and clinical emergencies.

Responsibilities include obtaining patient histories, conducting physical exams, writing orders and progress notes, evaluating diagnostic tests and prescribing appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies.

The APN educates patients and families, documents teaching and discharge summaries, and serves as a clinical resource for bedside staff.

Active participation in hospital-wide initiatives, including the sepsis reduction program, is expected.

Essential Functions:

Perform comprehensive assessments and implement evidence-based interventions for deteriorating patients

Write progress notes, orders, and document teaching/discharge instruction

Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including lab work, radiology, and ECGs

Collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure timely escalation and appropriate care planning

Prescribe and manage pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments as needed

Participate in sepsis screenings and bundle compliance

Communicate critical findings and clinical updates to the primary team and nursing staff

Support bedside nurses in clinical decision-making and patient management

Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with hospital policy

Assist with procedures when indicated and appropriate

Provide patient and family education around disease process, treatment plan, and prognosis

Participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives

Provide off-shift coverage and respond to emergency calls throughout the hospital

Perform additional duties as assigned by the RRT leadership or attending physicians

Requirements

Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nurse practitioner program

Prior critical care experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications:

Current New Jersey Registered Nurse license,

Current New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurse certification,

Valid CDS and DEA licenses,

BLS and ACLS certification required