Advanced Practice Provider - Critical Care
Company: Cooper University Health Care
Location: Camden
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
About usAt Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to
providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our
extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical
innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities,
equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a
commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and
compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs,
attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore
a career opportunity by offering professional development.
-Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of
choice in South Jersey. Short Description Job Description: Advanced
Practice Provider (APP), Cooper University Health Care-
Full-TimeThe Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is licensed,
registered and has completed specialized graduate or doctoral
education, and is nationally certified to provide health and
medical care for diverse populations in a variety of
settings.Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Functions--- The Advanced
Practice Nurse will function within the scope of practice as
defined by the state nurses practice act, delineation of privileges
set forth by the practice setting and the American Nurses'
Association Code of Ethics. The advanced practice nurse utilizes
the scientific process and national standards of care as a
framework for managing patient care.--- The Physician Assistant
will function within the scope of practice as defined by the
supervising physician --- As licensed independent providers, APPs
practice autonomously and/or in consultation with a
collaborating/supervising physician and other health care
professionals to assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients'
health problems/needs.--- The APP will perform a patient history
and physical examination to determine a working differential
diagnosis and develop an individualized plan of care.--- Services
include, but are not limited to ordering, performing, supervising,
and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, and prescription
of pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies.--- The APP
may provide therapeutic measures as appropriate and provide
teaching, education and counseling to individuals, families and
groups.--- For uncommon or unstable conditions, the APP will
formulate diagnoses in consultation with his/her
collaborating/supervising physician and either refer to a
specialist or participate in the dual management and treatment with
his/her collaborating/supervising physician.--- In addition to
diagnosing and managing acute and chronic illnesses, APPs will
emphasize health promotion and disease prevention--- APPs will
serve as health care researchers, professional educators,
interdisciplinary consultants and patient advocates.Prescribing
Medications--- Prescriptions may be provided by the APP, where
clinically indicated, and shall be in accordance with the current
APP prescribing guidelines and in accordance with state and federal
law. Proper documentation of medications prescribed, and refills
authorized, will be reflected in the patient's chart. -MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS--- The APP will stay current with medical trends and
provide evidence-based practice medicine by completing the required
continuing education as mandated by certifying organizations.---
The autonomous nature of the APP requires accountability for
healthcare outcomes. Insuring the highest quality of care requires
national certification, periodic peer review, clinical outcome
evaluations, adherence to the code for ethical practice, evidence
of continuing professional development and maintenance of clinical
skills. -Education RequirementsEducation: MSN Required, Current NJ
Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) LicenseSpecial
RequirementsScheduled Days / Hours: Full-time; 40 hours weekly -
varies
Keywords: Cooper University Health Care, Camden , Advanced Practice Provider - Critical Care, Other , Camden, New Jersey
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