NP/PA - Rapid Response Team - PT Nights -Livingston-NJ Req #: 0000108785 Category: Nurse Practitioner Status: Part-Time Shift: Night Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Department: Rapid Response Location:Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr, 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039 JOB SUMMARY:The Advance Practice Provider is a vital member of our Rapid Response team who works collaboratively with the medical and bedside nursing staff in order to appropriately respond to an acute change in patient status, including an adult medical alert. The advance practice provider performs a comprehensive health assessments and management of patients with acute health problems. Obtain patient histories and perform physical examination. Writing orders and progress notes as indicated. Assess and manage common health problems. Order and evaluate pertinent diagnostic tests including but not limited to: Radiology, laboratories and ECG s. Prescribe pharmacological agents and non-pharmacological treatments for appropriate medical conditions. Educate patients and/or families regarding disease process, medical intervention and health promotion. Document patient teaching and patient discharge summaries as needed. Refers and communicates pertinent abnormalities to primary medical team. Serves as a resource for nursing and ancillary staff in regards to patient and disease management. Address any clinical patient care issues, concerns and follow up as needed. Actively participates in sepsis reduction program. Other duties as assigned.EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:- Critical care experience preferred- Licensed Registered Nurse in the state or New Jersey.- Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of New Jersey.- Masters prepared in Nursing from an accredited program- ACLS certified.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. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.