General Neurology Inpatient APP Per Diem DAY

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem role

Weekend/Holiday shifts

Job summary

The General Neurology Inpatient APN/PA Per Diem at Hackensack Meridian Health provides patient-centered care within a coordinated team. The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with physicians, and advanced clinical practice in acute neurology settings.

Per diem schedules include weekends and holidays as needed with no on-call requirements, and licensed clinicians must maintain certification and state licenses. Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program or completion of an AMA-accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Masters or Doctorate degree from an accredited NP program; active national license.
• NPI and prescriptive authority per NJ state law; CDS/DEA registration as required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement care for neurology inpatients.
• Collaborate with physicians and hospital team to coordinate care.
• Demonstrate leadership and evidence-based practice in patient management.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Direct patient care

Collaboration

Communication skills

Computer skills (MS Office/GSuite)

Education

Master's or Doctorate in NP program

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

Accredited Physician Assistant program

Tools

EMR/health IT

Job description

The General Neurology Inpatient APP Per Diem 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.

Weekends as Needed

Holiday Work As Needed

No On-Call Required

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program. 2. Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. 3. Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice. 4. Experience in a relevant patient care setting (or as regulations dictate). 5. National Provider Identifier (NPI). 6. Prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration according to New Jersey state law. 7. Collaborative agreement with physicians on staff. 8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 9. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: 1. Not Applicable. Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License. 2. Advance Practice Nurse License. 3. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. 4. Board certified by AANP or ANCC. 5. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education. 2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 3. Proficient computer skills that include but are not not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. Physician Assistant License. 2. National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. 3. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. 4. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.