NP - Neuro-Oncology

HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MED CNTR; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse for the John Theurer Cancer Center. The role involves inpatient rounding, weekend coverage, and a one-week month on-call schedule, with a preference for neuro-oncology experience.

Collaboration with physicians and strong communication are essential. The ideal candidate will hold an NLN/AACN accredited nursing degree, a Master's or Doctorate in a Nurse Practitioner program, and current NJ APRN licensure with prescriptive authority.

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.
• Experience in a relevant patient care setting (or as regulations dictate).
• National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration according to New Jersey state law.
• Collaborative agreement with physicians on staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
• Oncology experience.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient rounding.
• 1 week on call per month.
• Weekend coverage.
• Collaborate with practice/hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care.

Skills

NPI

Prescriptive authority

Collaborative agreement

Oncology experience

Leadership capability

Direct clinical practice

Communication skills

Computer skills (MS Office/Google)

Education

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

Master's or Doctorate in Nurse Practitioner program

Continuing education/clinical practice maintenance

Experience in relevant patient care setting

Job description

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) 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.

This position is for the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack UMC

Neuro oncology experience preferred

1 week on call per month

weekend coverage

Inpatient rounding

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.
• 9. Oncology experience

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.