Location: Ridgewood,NJ, USA
APP House Night / RRT Part Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
* In a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, contributes professional and clinical expertise to ensure the delivery of best in class care to hospitalized patients * Leads Rapid Responses called on Hospitalized patients to ensure early intervention and improved outcomes * Leads ACLS Codes called on Hospitalized patients who are deteriorating or are in crisis * Performs procedures based on hospital privileges i.e. placing intravenous lines, NG tubes etc. * Assists in prompt critical patient issues * Performs physical exams and clinical evaluations * Orders and reviews diagnostic tests * Orders and monitors medications * Coordinates the transition to higher level of care as needed * Manages communication between team and PCP * Participates as a Member of the TVH CODE committee * Participates in quality assessment and performance improvement activities * Opportunity to train and work in critical care on a rotating basis, train to be privileged in procedures, such as arterial and central lines. Serves on call and weekend rotation as required
EDUCATION:
* Board Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in Acute Care * A Master's Degree is required
OR
Current Certification as a Physician's Assistant in New Jersey
EXPERIENCE:
* Critical care experience desired
SPECIAL SKILLS:
* Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life support * Serves on call and weekend rotation as required
Area of Talent: Professional Clinical
Organization: Valley Physician Services PC
Department: VP HOSPITALISTS-RDGWD
Shift: Night
Status: Part Time (20+ hrs/week)
Schedule: varies
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