Cooper University Hospital·Camden, New Jersey
The Advanced Practice Provider assesses, diagnoses, and manages the health needs of neonatal patients autonomously or in consultation with physicians. Responsibilities include performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and providing patient education.
About Us At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey. Short Description ADVANCED PRACTICED PROVIDER (APP) - Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant – Full Time - Neonatology - Camden, NJ The Advanced Practice Nurse will function within the scope of practice as defined by the state nurses practice act, delineation of privileges set forth by the practice setting and the American Nurses’ Association Code of Ethics. The advanced practice nurse utilizes the scientific process and national standards of care as a framework for managing patient care. The Physician Assistant will function within the scope of practice as defined by the supervising physician. Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Functions:
As licensed independent providers, APPs practice autonomously and/or in consultation with a collaborating/supervising physician and other health care professionals to assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients’ health problems/needs.
The APP will perform a patient history and physical examination to determine a working differential diagnosis and develop an individualized plan of care.
Services include, but are not limited to ordering, performing, supervising, and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, and prescription of pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies.
The APP may provide therapeutic measures as appropriate and provide teaching, education and counseling to individuals, families and groups.
For uncommon or unstable conditions, the APP will formulate diagnoses in consultation with his/her collaborating/supervising physician and either refer to a specialist or participate in the dual management and treatment with his/her collaborating/supervising physician.
In addition to diagnosing and managing acute and chronic illnesses, APPs will emphasize health promotion and disease prevention
APPs will serve as health care researchers, professional educators, interdisciplinary consultants and patient advocates.
Prescribing Medications
Prescriptions may be provided by the APP, where clinically indicated, and shall be in accordance with the current APP prescribing guidelines and in accordance with state and federal law. Proper documentation of medications prescribed, and refills authorized, will be reflected in the patient’s chart.
Continuing Education
The APP will stay current with medical trends and provide evidence-based practice medicine by completing the required continuing education as mandated by certifying organizations.
The autonomous nature of the APP requires accountability for healthcare outcomes. Insuring the highest quality of care requires national certification, periodic peer review, clinical outcome. Education Requirements Master's Degree - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is required License/Certification Requirements Board Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) Certification, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification are required. Current NJ Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) or Physician Assistant License Special Requirements Scheduled Days / Hours: Full time; Sunday – Saturday Salary Min ($) USD $52.00 Salary Max ($) USD $86.00
Requires a Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and a current NJ license. Mandatory certifications include Board Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, NRP, and BLS.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in New Jersey are often competitive because employers look for licensed Nurse Practitioners who can work independently while handling complex patient conversations with confidence. This category typically draws steady demand in settings that need experienced clinical decision-making, and candidates should confirm active NP licensure, national board certification, state licensure, and DEA registration before applying. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time when comparing roles.
