Advanced Practice Nurse, Trauma

Overview

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Advanced Practice Nurse position is to improve patient care and systems practice on the Trauma service. The Trauma APN provides clinical patient care to Trauma patients in collaboration with Trauma Physicians the Trauma Team and with all other health care disciplines. Utilizes advanced practice nursing expertise to provide patient care services staff orientation consultation and evaluation as well as education for patients families and health care team members. Works collaboratively with physicians and nursing leadership to identify patient care and staff development needs. Maintains a clinical
tract faculty appointment and serves as a preceptor for students. Participates in staff development programs patient/family education programs performance improvement research and education programs related to trauma. Measurement criteria for all performance standards are observed by the Director Division of Trauma and the Trauma Program Manager unless otherwise indicated.

Responsibilities

What Youll Do

• Provides advanced practice nursing services to trauma patients their families and significant others in collaboration
  with trauma physicians.
• Participates in Daily Trauma Team rounds responds to Trauma Team Activations and provides care in Trauma clinic and
  during office hours. Makes independent rounds or rounds with Trauma Physician as necessary.
• Provides initial and ongoing patient assessment utilizing physical examination ordering and interpretation of monitoring
  and diagnostic tests.
• Develops clinical management plan which prescribes nursing and medical interventions and incorporates physical
  cultural spiritual and psychosocial aspects of care. Assesses patient response and adjusts plan as necessary.
• Performs specialty procedures which may include but are not limited to the following: chest tube insertion and removal
  arterial and venous line insertion complex dressing changes management of wounds and lacerations.
• Documents care appropriately in the medical record dictate discharge summaries.
• Provides post-discharge patient care. Coordinates with other specialties and members of the health care team to
  maximize long-term recovery. Sees patients independently or with Trauma or other physicians as necessary.

Qualifications

What Youll Bring

• Certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in the State of New Jersey
• Masters Degree required
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience required
• Two (2) years of Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) or Trauma RN experience preferred
• Experience caring for patients enrolled in research protocols preferred
• Understanding of clinical research principles highly desirable
• Strong computer literacy and organizational skills required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Strong interpersonal teamwork and group facilitation skills required
• Demonstrated compassion and patient-centered approach to care
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification must be obtained within six (6) months of hire

Compensation

In compliance with New Jerseys Pay Transparency Act the salary range for this position is US/07S: $136294- 180084.03 per year . University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates relevant work experience education and training key skills internal equity market data and organizational expected salary range for this position is in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nations leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients regardless of their financial situation.

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We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community wed love to meet you.

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: 136294 - 180084