Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Per Diem

Seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for a flexible, on-call position at Carrier Clinic. The role involves rounding on our units during open weekend and weekday shifts to provide both psychiatric and medical care to patients. A minimum of one year of experience prescribing psychiatric medications is required. This position requires a commitment of at least one shift per month, offering a great opportunity to work collaboratively within our patient-centered care model.

1. Performs and documents accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem.
2. Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate.
3. 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.
4. Prescribes medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed.
5. Seeks opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) APN practice recognition (locally, nationally, and internationally) through conferences, publications, and presentations.
6. Provides care that is patient- and family-centered, compassionate, and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of disease.
7. Practices as a healthcare provider according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
8. Adheres to HMH nursing protocols, standards of care, and disease-specific quality indicators.
9. Applies evidence-based and value-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices and outcomes.
10. Evaluates patient/family transition of care planning, considering resource utilization, cost, quality, safety and self-management promotion for chronic conditions.
11. Demonstrates clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills pertinent to the practice specialty.
12. Completes medication reconciliations as appropriate.
13. Participate in annual APN peer review.
14. Translates `best practice' into clinical practice by evaluating current protocols and standards of care.
15. Provides culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education to patients and families.
16. Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team through participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds.
17. Serves as an advocate for patients and families, identifying and addressing obstacles to care progression and escalating issues as appropriate.
18. Serves as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team by addressing clinical, process, and system improvement opportunities.
19. Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups as necessary.
20. Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice and adheres to ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes.
21. Collaborates with medical staff to support nursing-led protocols.
22. Mentors other APNs, precepts students in APN programs and participates in educational programs for nursing as a clinical expert.
23. Identifies patient/family educational needs and collaborates to implement appropriate teaching materials.
24. Facilitates and participates in nursing educational programs as a clinical expert.
25. Promotes a collaborative work environment supporting the organizational mission, behavior expectations, values, and pillars.
26. Promotes innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice.
27. Participates in clinical research activities and disseminates findings through practice, education, presentations, and publications.
28. Identifies ethical care issues and coordinates interdisciplinary meetings to resolve them.
29. 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.
30. Comply with HMH and department-specific scope of services, policies and procedures as applicable to role.
31. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
32. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

For Nurse Practitioner (NP) Candidates:

• Education: Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Experience: Proven experience in a relevant patient care setting.
• Licenses & Certifications:
  • Current NJ State Professional Registered Nurse (RN) License.
  • Current NJ Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) License.
  • Board certification by AANP or ANCC.
  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Credentials:
  • National Provider Identifier (NPI).
  • Active New Jersey prescriptive authority (CDS and DEA).
  • Ability to maintain a collaborative agreement with staff physicians.

For Physician Assistant (PA) Candidates:

• Education: Graduate of an AMA-accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licenses & Certifications:
  • Current Physician Assistant License.
  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification.
  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

General Skills & Preferred Certifications (for all candidates):

• Skills:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
• Preferred Certification:
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.