Advance Practice Provider

Position Overview

Advance Practice Provider position at Rutgers University Medical Group, Pediatric APP's - NB. The role involves clinical practice, consultation, professional development, program building, education and research in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Location: 200 Somerset St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901. The position offers a Schedule: 10 hr days; includes one Saturday shift per month.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides care and management for patients on the pediatric surgical service in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinates care for complex, medically fragile patients with a wide degree of autonomy.
• Performs outpatient/clinic responsibilities including complex wound care, post-op follow up, history and physical exams, and surgical consultation.
• Undertakes invasive procedures with training provided.
• Acts as a clinical leader and educator, mentoring resident physicians and RNs.
• Provides coverage across New Brunswick and additional hospitals or outpatient sites as determined by the Medical Director of Pediatric Surgery.

Required Qualifications

• Current NJ State license, Registered Professional Nurse
• Master's degree in Nursing or completion of Master's in Physician Assistant Studies
• Current NJ State license, Advance Practice Nurse (and NP certification) or Physician Assistant
• CDS and DEA
• ACLS and PALS certification through the American Heart Association
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification (peds acute care preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience Required: Three to five years of pediatric experience as an NP or PA

Benefits & Perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through our partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!