Nurse Practitioner - APP II

Provides direct clinical care for patient population according to established protocols and utilizes evidence based practice standards in collaboration with team.
Maintains accurate and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with organizational standards in the electronic health record (EHR).
Identifies self properly to the patient and family, and clarifies the role of the nurse practitioner if necessary.
The nurse practitioner should function within their scope and refer to the collaborating physician when outside of scope, and/or directed by the collaborating physician or when requested by the patient and/or family. Performs interventions specific to assigned patient population and collaborative agreement.
Participates in the performance improvement processes to meet quality of care and service standards.
Demonstrates awareness of professional responsibility as role model to peers and members of the health care team.
Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status.
Addresses patient and family concerns and creates a therapeutic relationship to provide support.
Provide patient education, counseling and instruction regarding patient diagnosis, medical treatments, medications, and preventative care.
Participate in and support accreditation, compliance and regulatory activities of the organization.
Precept NP students and other health care learners.
Identifies patient/family needs for community resources and refers appropriately.

Credentials:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)
ACLS (For providers in the acute care setting) required
Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association (For providers in the ambulatory setting) required
Certified Nurse PractitionerPA (Required)
PA and/or NJ CRNP licensure (CRNP) required.
Prescriptive Authority (Required)
PA and/or NJ Prescriptive Authority required.
Registered Nurse - PA (Required)

PA and/or NJ RN licensure (RN) required.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

Master of Science Nursing (Required)
Master's Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice(DNP) in Nursing required and > 2.5 years of experience, The CRNP must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board. National Board Certification required.