Nurse Practitioner Physician Asst Cardiac Observation DAY FT
Hackensack Meridian Health | |
United States, New Jersey, Edison | |
343 Thornall Street (Show on map) | |
May 22, 2024 | |
Overview The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (Physician Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Nurse) implements advanced nursing care and physician support during the treatment of patients. The APP provides leadership and support to the overall area of specialty. The APP documents patient teaching, refers and communicates patient abnormalities to appropriate physicians, performs clinical procedures, serves as a resource for nursing and ancillary staff regarding patient and disease management, and facilitates practices in compliance with JCAHO requirements. The position's practice is characterized by comprehensive health assessments and management of acute complex patients' health problems for cardiac patients in a closed observation unit with the goal of expediting throughput and length of stay.This position is at JFKUMC in Edison, NJ. This position is at JFKUMC in Edison, NJ and is a 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday shift with some weekend rotation. Hiring either a Physician Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner. Responsibilities 1. Obtains a thorough patient history that includes: Determination of the chief complaint, analysis of primary symptomatology. Review of the course since onset of above: incidence, progress and effect of therapy(s). Completes medical and social history. Performs an appropriate physical examination and recognizes normal and abnormal findings. Records findings of the physical exam in a clear and concise Qualifications Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required for NP: For Physician Assistant: Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education. Experience in cardiology preferred Required Certifications: Our Network Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience. |