Neurocritical Care NP/PA — Per Diem, Weekend Shifts

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) for per diem coverage in neurocritical care. You’ll collaborate with the hospital team to assess, plan and implement patient care, bringing leadership, direct clinical practice, and research into daily practice.

Required NJ state APN/NP licensure, prescriptive authority, board certification (AANP/ANCC), and ACLS. Weekend/holiday coverage as needed; no on-call.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program.
• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration according to New Jersey state law.
• Collaborative agreement with physicians on staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs.
• Collaborate with the practice/hospital team to coordinate patient care and ensure safety.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical practice

Collaboration

Coaching/guiding

Research

Ethical decision making

Written and verbal communication

Computer skills (MS Office/Google)

Education

Master's or Doctorate in NP

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

Tools

MS Office / Google Suite

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) for per diem coverage in neurocritical care. You’ll collaborate with the hospital team to assess, plan and implement patient care, bringing leadership, direct clinical practice, and research into daily practice.

Required NJ state APN/NP licensure, prescriptive authority, board certification (AANP/ANCC), and ACLS. Weekend/holiday coverage as needed; no on-call.