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Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant NIGHTS Per Diem
HACKENSACK UNIV. MEDICAL GROUP Hackensack, New Jersey
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- Requisition # 2025-171661
- ShiftNight
- StatusPer Diem
Overview
The Neurocritical Care Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or Physician Assistant utilizes a patient-centered coordinated care model, demonstrating competencies in leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation/collaboration, coaching/guiding, research, and ethical decision-making. The APN works collaboratively with the practice/hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs. ER/Stroke/Critical care/hospital experience required.
Responsibilities
- Performs and documents accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem.
- Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate.
- Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on comprehensive knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and the indications and contraindications of pharmacologic agents and other treatment modalities.
- Prescribes medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed.
- Seeks opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) APN practice recognition (locally, nationally, and internationally) through conferences, publications, and presentations.
- Provides care that is patient- and family-centered, compassionate, and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of disease.
- Practices as a healthcare provider according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
- Adheres to HMH nursing protocols, standards of care, and disease-specific quality indicators.
- Applies evidence-based and value-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices and outcomes.
- Evaluates patient/family transition of care planning, considering resource utilization, cost, quality, safety and self-management promotion for chronic conditions.
- Demonstrates clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills pertinent to the practice specialty.
- Completes medication reconciliations as appropriate.
- Participate in annual APN peer review.
- Translates 'best practice' into clinical practice by evaluating current protocols and standards of care.
- Provides culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education to patients and families.
- Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team through participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds.
- Serves as an advocate for patients and families, identifying and addressing obstacles to care progression and escalating issues as appropriate.
- Serves as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team by addressing clinical, process, and system improvement opportunities.
- Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups as necessary.
- Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice and adheres to ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes.
- Collaborates with medical staff to support nursing-led protocols.
- Mentors other APNs, precepts students in APN programs and participates in educational programs for nursing as a clinical expert.
- Identifies patient/family educational needs and collaborates to implement appropriate teaching materials.
- Facilitates and participates in nursing educational programs as a clinical expert.
- Promotes a collaborative work environment supporting the organizational mission, behavior expectations, values, and pillars.
- Promotes innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice.
- Participates in clinical research activities and disseminates findings through practice, education, presentations, and publications.
- Identifies ethical care issues and coordinates interdisciplinary meetings to resolve them.
- Adheres to the legal framework and scope of practice defined by the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, ensuring compliance with all applicable statutes and professional standards.
- Comply with HMH and department-specific scope of services, policies and procedures as applicable to role.
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications
Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Qualifications
Required Education & Experience:
- Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program.
- Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Proven clinical competency maintained through ongoing clinical practice and continuing education.
- Experience in a relevant patient care setting (or as regulations dictate).
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with computer platforms, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
- Ability to maintain a collaborative practice agreement with staff physicians.
Required Licenses & Certifications:
- Current NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
- Active Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) certification in New Jersey.
- Board certification from AANP or ANCC.
- BLS (AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP) Certification.
- National Provider Identifier (NPI).
- Active CDS and DEA registrations for prescriptive authority in New Jersey.
Preferred Licenses & Certifications:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
Physician Assistant (PA) Qualifications
Required Education, Knowledge, & Skills:
- Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with computer platforms, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
Required Licenses & Certifications:
- Current State Physician Assistant License.
- Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- AHA Basic Health Care Life Support (BLS) HCP Certification.
Preferred Licenses & Certifications:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
Compensation
Minimum rate of $79.05 Hourly
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:
- Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
- Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
- Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
- Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
- Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
- Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
- Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.
In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
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