About the Role
The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) plays a key role in enhancing patient care and improving clinical systems within the Trauma Service. In collaboration with Trauma Physicians, the multidisciplinary Trauma Team, and other healthcare professionals, the Trauma APN delivers direct patient care to trauma patients. This role draws upon advanced clinical expertise to support patient management, provide staff orientation, consultation, and evaluation, and offer education to patients, families, and healthcare team members. The APN works closely with physicians and nursing leadership to assess and address both patient care and staff development needs. Additionally, the APN holds a clinical faculty appointment and serves as a preceptor for students. The role includes participation in staff development initiatives, patient and family education, performance improvement efforts, and trauma-related research and educational programs. All performance standards are monitored by the Director of the Division of Trauma and the Trauma Program Manager, unless otherwise specified.
What You’ll Do
Enhances patient care and clinical practices within the Trauma Service
Provides direct clinical care to trauma patients in collaboration with Trauma Physicians, the Trauma Team, and other healthcare professionals
Utilizes advanced nursing knowledge to support patient management and care delivery
Leads and participates in staff orientation, clinical consultations, and performance evaluations
Educates patients, families, and healthcare staff to promote understanding and improve outcomes
Collaborates with physicians and nursing leadership to identify and address patient care and staff development needs
Holds a clinical faculty appointment and serves as a preceptor for nursing and medical students
Participates in staff development programs, patient/family education initiatives, and trauma-related research and quality improvement projects
Ensures all duties and responsibilities meet performance standards as evaluated by the Director of the Division of Trauma and the Trauma Program Manager
What You’ll Bring
Required:
Certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in the State of New Jersey
Master’s Degree required
Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience required
At least two (2) years of surgical intensive care or trauma RN experience preferred
Experience caring for patients on research protocols preferred
Understanding of clinical research principles is highly desirable
Must be computer literate with strong organizational skills
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and group communication skills required
Compassion and professionalism are essential
Current certifications required:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
What We Offer
Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law)
The expected salary range for this position is ($136,294.00 - $186,385.00) per year in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
About Us
University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.
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