Advance Practice Provider, Transplant
Company: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Job Overview:RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner
or Physician Assistant for a dynamic position involved in the care
of Kidney and Pancreas Transplant
patients.Qualifications:Required:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner licensed in the state of New
Jersey
- Registered Nurse in the state of New Jersey and/or Physician
Assistant PA license
- Basic Life Support BLSPreferred:
- Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator CCTC certification
preferred
- Experience with ESRD population and /or transplantation is
preferredCertifications and Licenses Required:
Certified Nurse Practitioner licensed
in the state of New JerseyRegistered Nurse in the state of New
Jersey and/or Physician Assistant licenseBasic Life Support
BLSEssential Functions:
- Clinical responsibilities inclusive of transplant candidates,
living donors, post-transplant patients and patients enrolled in
research trials
- Obtains patient histories and perform physical examination
- Ensures continuity of care through effective communication and
collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team in all areas of the
transplant department
- Provides consultation, education, and referral services for
transplant candidates, transplant recipients and living donors
- Performs clinical duties related to scope of practice including
such things as staple removal; wound care; adjustment of
immunosuppression; review of recorded BP and adjustment of
anti-hypertensives accordingly; monitoring weight; adjusting
diuretics/monitoring electrolytes etc
- Acts as a liaison between transplant coordinators, transplant
physicians, transplant consultants and ancillary staff in providing
continuity of care to patients and families
- Participates in the development of appropriate clinical
protocols and related policies and procedures
- Participates in patient care conferences including weekly Case
Review meetings, Transplant Grand Rounds; Transplant Research
Meeting; Transplant Candidate Review Board and Journal Club
- The primary role will be inpatient duties but may rotate into
the outpatient clinic as needed
- Responsibilities include but not limited to: admissions,
consults, rounding on patients and discharges in collaboration with
attending MD; ordering necessary testing and reviewing results;
education to staff, patient and families; evaluating, consenting,
and presenting at selection meeting; participation with regulatory
compliance UNOS, CMS, & TJC; participation in QAPI activities as
assigned
- Must be a motivated and independent thinker, able to quickly
prioritize, work in a fast-paced, highly clinical level environment
and adapt quickly in acute situationsOther 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.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 InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement
PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death
InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible
Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary 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 deliveringa 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.Equal
Opportunity Employer
Keywords: Barnabas Health Medical Group, Sayreville , Advance Practice Provider, Transplant, Other , New Brunswick, New Jersey
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