RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Full-Time Critical Care APP at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

RWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated healthcare system in New Jersey, is seeking a Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our team at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus.

Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus (MMCSC), located in Lakewood, is a fully accredited 241 bed acute care hospital dedicated to providing high-quality health care services to the residents of Ocean and Monmouth counties.

Lakewood is a rapidly growing, vibrant community in Ocean County surrounded by beautiful suburban towns that are ideal for families!  It is also situated adjacent to the famous Jersey Shore beaches, a popular spot for recreation, shopping, and exploring towns with modern residential condominiums and award-winning local restaurants.

This is an excellent opportunity for an eager APP to join a well-established, multidisciplinary team that aims to provide high-level care at a community hospital and become a part of the Critical Care Service Line at RWJBarnabas Health.  

ABOUT POSITION:

• Obtains and records patient history.
• Performs physical and medical screening examinations.
• Completes diagnostic and therapeutic studies.
• Orders diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies or other therapies as appropriate.
• Establishes diagnostic decision-making and initiates a treatment plan, which may include ordering medications, additional therapeutic modalities, etc.  
• Coordinates patient care with other members of the health care team. Initiates consultation requests to other health professionals to provide more comprehensive patient management.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding mental and physical health, referring patients to appropriate specialists/resources.
• Completes charting in a thorough and timely manner.
• Adequately manages patient flow in the ICU.
• Performs procedures as allowed by state law and under the direction of the supervising or collaborating physician.
• Works within legal, regulatory, and ethical practice standards.
• Actively participates in department staff meetings and risk management education.
• Completes required courses, i.e. HIPAA, EMTALA and other CME/CEU requirements.
• Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to academic lectures and / or quality improvement projects.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Physician Assistant Certification.
• Registration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/ Physician Assistant Advisory required.

OR

• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• NP Certification.
• Registered Professional Nurse with current NJ state license; CDS and DEA.
• Prior work experience as a professional nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certifications, PALS (if required).
• Active membership in a professional organization preferred.
• Ability and willingness accommodate scheduling needs including working extended hours, weekdays, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• 1-2 years of critical care experience.
• Medical and broad based clinical emergency medicine knowledge.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to effectively and successfully work with all ICU and hospital employees.

RWJBarnabas Health offers direct employment, competitive compensation, a 401k/retirement plan, malpractice insurance, and a robust benefits package that includes health, life, disability, and more!

New hires will be required to meet the high standards of healthcare in accordance with policies adopted by the medical staff office, hospital administration, and Board of Trustees.

To learn more about this position, please contact Richard “RJ” Schaller, APP Recruiter, directly via e-mail: Richard.Schaller2@rwjbh.org    

Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus is a fully accredited acute care hospital dedicated to providing the finest medical and healthcare services to the residents of Ocean County and the surrounding areas.

As part of Barnabas Health, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus serves the Ocean and southern Monmouth County region from its convenient location on Route 9 in Lakewood and through health and wellness programs at The Center for Healthy Living on 198 Prospect Street in Lakewood.

A full range of ultra-modern diagnostic and treatment services are available at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in all major specialties: medical-surgical programs including the latest advancements in laser and arthroscopic surgery, emergency and trauma care, cancer and diabetes care, inpatient dialysis, rehabilitation programs and occupational medicine.

Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus also offers a full array of wellness programs. Our ever-growing series of health education programs, lectures, screenings and support groups aims to promote wellness for every member of the family, as well as business and industry.

RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. With 12 acute care hospitals, 3 children's hospitals, a growing number of our outpatient facilities and physician practices, our healthcare system is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region.

Our dedication to serving the people of New Jersey extends far beyond the care we provide within our hospital walls. We support programs that promote health and wellness in our communities and provide access to services that would otherwise be unavailable. We are committed to the ongoing improvement of the health, quality of life, and vitality of our communities. We strive to bring the best healthcare to meet the evolving needs of residents in New Jersey — whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Our partnership with Rutgers University creates the state’s largest academic healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, leading-edge research, and world-class health and medical education, further advancing our mission of providing high-quality healthcare in New Jersey.

The new collaboration also aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers’ education, research, and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

RWJBarnabas Health is an equal opportunity employer.