Nurse Practitioner - General Surgery Sub-Specialty (Nights)

Nurse Practitioner - General Surgery Sub-Specialty (Nights)

The Night General Surgery and Surgical Subspecialty Nurse Practitioner manages the overnight inpatient and operative needs of surgical patients in conjunction with, and under the supervision of an attending physician. The NP is responsible for the assessment and management of various patient populations, which includes the overall management of the orthopedic surgical patient, ordering and interpretation of diagnostic testing, development of appropriate plans of care, therapeutic interventions, and intraoperative assistance. They maintain a collaborative work environment that is safe, just, and founded on principles of high reliability and quality outcomes for patients and colleagues. The NP will perform duties in accordance with state and federal regulations as well as network policies, PA scope of practice guidelines, approved clinical privileges, and the JFKUMC NP policy. Full-time includes weekends and holidays on a rotational basis. 3 days a week 7p-8:30a.

Job Description

• Obtains a thorough patient history that includes: determination of their health status and primary care service needs, analysis of primary symptoms, assessment of patient compliance with historical primary care treatment plan if one exists, and complete 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 manner using the appropriate format. Connects patient with a primary care physician based on the data gathered in the history and physical examination. Counsels, educates, and instructs patients in specific disease-related and preventative medicine areas.

• Communicates with assigned Primary Care physician regarding pertinent patient information including but not limited to actual or potential clinical problems. Collaborates with physicians, family members, social workers, community contacts, and other members of the health care team in patient care planning.

• Utilizes assessment skills and collaborates with other disciplines to develop a comprehensive education plan to meet patient/family needs. Utilizes assessment skills and collaborates with other disciplines to develop a comprehensive plan of care that meets patient needs. Incorporates diagnosis, interventions, and expected outcomes. Communicates plans of care with the patient and family. Identifies the patients' educational needs based on the assessment of the patient.

• Understands his/her role as a professional and conducts him/herself in accordance with the same. Seeks out other professionals to network and create positive alliances. Is committed to a positive meaningful interaction with the patients. Will oversee Community Outreach workers and conduct weekly meetings to discuss patient progress, goals, and issues/concerns.

• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program

• 2 years of surgery experience is preferred; however, new graduates are considered.

• Preferred robotic training

• New Jersey State Nurse Practitioner Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification required

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

• New Jersey CDS license

• Federal DEA license

Compensation

• Starting base salary: $56.44 starting hourly rate

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.