NP/PA Critical Care Per Diem Weekends

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks an Acute Care Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or Physician Assistant for per diem coverage in New Jersey. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with the hospital team, and leadership in care planning and execution.

Applicants must have an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program, an NP credential with master’s or doctoral degree, and prescriptive authority under NJ CDS/DEA. NPI, BLS, and board certification (AANP/ANCC) are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program.
• Master's or Doctorate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• NPI required.
• Prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration per NJ law.
• Board certification by AANP or ANCC.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care in collaboration with the health care team.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with health and safety needs.
• Demonstrate leadership, teaching, and ethical decision-making in practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Prescriptive authority

Collaborative care

Computer literacy

Education

Master's or Doctorate in NP

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

NPI

BLS Certification

AANP/ANCC certification

Job description

The Acute Care 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.

APP with RRT, ED or CCM experience required for per diem positions.

Weekends as Needed

Holiday Work As Needed

No On-Call Required

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 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..

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• Advance Practice Nurse License.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• Board certified by AANP or ANCC.
• 5.. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• Acute Care NP cert