Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery - (Full-Time, Days)
Company: RWJ Barnabas
Location: West Orange
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner functions as an independent
care provider in collaboration with the nursing staff, Medical
staff, residents, and the Department of Neurosurgery. Their advance
practice is characterized by comprehensive health assessments and
management of patients with acute and/or chronic health problems.
Educate patients and/or families regarding disease process, medical
intervention, health promotion and pain management. Document
patient teaching. Refers and communicates pertinent abnormalities
to medical director/surgical specialist. Performs clinical
procedures (in addition to RN functions). The Nurse Practitioner
serves as a resource for nursing and ancillary staff in regard to
patient, disease management and pain management. The Nurse
Practitioner will act as a clinical resource to the nursing staff.
Facilitate practices that are in compliance with Core Measures and
The Joint Commission requirements. The Nurse Practitioner will
assist the Medical Center in enhancing our patients experience with
pain management through coordinating and providing house-wide
education on pain management and will lead house-wide Performance
Improvement evaluation activities through implementation of
evidence-based practice. The Nurse Practitioner will participate on
the research committee and publish. The Nurse Practitioner will
assist with The Joint Commission preparedness and other tasks to
improve patient satisfaction and the quality of care delivered. The
Nurse Practitioner will be credentialed through the SBMC Medical
Staff and with third party payers for fee for service
reimbursement.
EDUCATION:
REQUIREMENTS:
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: RWJ Barnabas, West Orange , Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery - (Full-Time, Days), Healthcare , West Orange, New Jersey
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