Inpatient Neurology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks an Inpatient Neurology Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or Physician Assistant for Ocean UMC in Brick.

The role involves patient-centered care within the inpatient neurology service, collaborating with physicians, and guiding care decisions in a fast-paced hospital setting. The position is full-time with weekend and holiday coverage as needed, emphasizing leadership, clinical practice, consultation, coaching, research, and ethical decision-making in a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program.
• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient neurology care within a patient-centered model.
• Collaborate with the practice/hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care.
• Lead and coordinate care for neurology patients during weekends/holidays as needed.
• Support ethical decision-making and staff coaching/guidance.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Collaboration with physicians

Leadership

Education

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

Master's or Doctorate NP program

Physician Assistant program (AMA-accredited)

Job description

The Inpatient Neurology 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.

Location is Ocean UMC in Brick for inpatient neurology.

Full Time, Weekends and holidays as needed.

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.

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.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• 1. 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 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.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• 1. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.