Advanced Practice Nurse, Trauma Services
Company: University Hospital New Jersey
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Responsibilities 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. Qualifications Certified as an Advanced
Practice Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Master's Degree
required. Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience required
with two (2) years of surgical intensive care or trauma RN
experience preferred. Care of patients on research protocols and an
understanding of clinical research principles is highly desirable.
Computer literacy, organizational skills, excellent communication
skills, interpersonal and group skills and compassion are required.
BLS, ACLS certification required. ATLS certification must be
obtained within six (6) months of hire. -
Keywords: University Hospital New Jersey, Elizabeth , Advanced Practice Nurse, Trauma Services, Healthcare , Newark, New Jersey
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