Valley Health System

Leads Rapid Responses called on Hospitalized patients to ensure early intervention and improved outcomes. Manages communication between team and PCP. Participates in quality assessment and performance improvement activities. Board Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in Acute Care. Serves on call and weekend rotation as requiredArea of Talent: Professional ClinicalOrganization: Valley Physician Services PCDepartment: VP HOSPITALISTS-RDGWDShift: NightPart TimeSchedule: varies

part time

POSITION SUMMARY:* In a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, contributes professional and clinical expertise to ensure the delivery of best in class care to hospitalized patients * Leads Rapid Responses called on Hospitalized patients to ensure early intervention and improved outcomes * Leads ACLS Codes called on Hospitalized patients who are deteriorating or are in crisis * Performs procedures based on hospital privileges i.e. placing intravenous lines, NG tubes etc. * Assists in prompt critical patient issues * Performs physical exams and clinical evaluations * Orders and reviews diagnostic tests * Orders and monitors medications * Coordinates the transition to higher level of care as needed * Manages communication between team and PCP * Participates as a Member of the TVH CODE committee * Participates in quality assessment and performance improvement activities * Opportunity to train and work in critical care on a rotating basis, train to be privileged in procedures, such as arterial and central lines. Serves on call and weekend rotation as requiredEDUCATION:* Board Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in Acute Care * A Master’s Degree is requiredORCurrent Certification as a Physician’s Assistant in New Jersey EXPERIENCE:* Critical care experience desiredSPECIAL SKILLS:* Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life support * Serves on call and weekend rotation as requiredArea of Talent: Professional ClinicalOrganization: Valley Physician Services PCDepartment: VP HOSPITALISTS-RDGWDShift: NightPart TimeSchedule: varies

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