Advanced Practice Nurse- Breast Surgery-Toms River-NJReq #:0000137599

　　Category:Nurse Practitioner

　　Status:Full-Time

　　Shift:Day

　　Facility:Barnabas Health Medical Group

　　Department:Breast Surgery Toms River

　　Location:

　　Community Medical Center, 99 ROUTE 37, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755

　　Job Summary:

　　The APP is an independent health care provider who coordinates inpatient and outpatient care through collaboration with the Physician for the care of Breast surgery patients The PA or NP provides care in accordance with the objectives policies and procedures of the practice and the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner Advisory Committee

　　Specifically, the APP will work collaboratively with the surgeon at all levels of the Breast Surgery practice,

　　This includes working in the OR as well as the clinic, and interfacing in a multidisciplinary fashion with Oncology Pulmonology Radiation Oncology and other medical specialties

　　Essential Functions:

　　The APP is responsible for assisting the Physician in the office taking H and P administering medications performing physical exams and participating in flow of patients thru the practice

　　The APP will assist the physicians with various procedures/surgeries and assist with coordinating the case of the patient

　　Demonstrates an ability to organize and achieve quality performance in new routine

　　Demonstrates effectiveness in coordinating aspects of patient care within a surgical health environment

　　Demonstrates strong organizational skills communicates effectively and demonstrates time management

　　Effectively prioritizes work assignments and demonstrates effective communication skills

　　Implements the policies and procedures of the practice Performs assessment and reassessment of the patient according to applicable department standards and identified tools

　　Performs other duties as assigned by the Physician

　　The ability to compassionately interact with patients across different areas of care

　　Recognizes areas for improvement in divisional policies or patient care initiates change educate all involved in change

　　Regularly communicates with nursing leadership and staff concerning patient care issues

　　Thoroughly explains procedures to patients prior to testing

　　Provides appropriate patient teaching as necessary

　　Job Requirements- APN/NP:

　　Master s degree in Nursing required,

　　Registered Professional Nurse with current NJ state license; CDS and DEA,

　　CPR certification,

　　NP Certification,

　　Three to five years of work experience as a professional nurse

　　Additional Information:

　　Additional Information:

　　RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.

　　Barnabas Health Medical Group is a multispecialty group practice comprised of highly trained and experienced world class primary and specialty care physicians. Barnabas Health Medical Group physicians provide compassionate and innovative cutting-edge care for people at every stage of life at easily accessible facilities conveniently located throughout New Jersey. Backed by the vast continuum of resources of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest not-for-profit integrated health care delivery system in New Jersey and one of the largest in the nation, our dedicated physicians and expertly trained supporting staff continuously strive for clinical excellence.

　　We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

　　Medical/Dental/Vision plans

　　401 (k)

　　PTO

　　Short & Long Term Disability

　　Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance

　　Tuition Reimbursement

　　Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

　　Equal Opportunity Employer

　　RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer