NP/PA - General Neurology Inpatient Per Diem DAY

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks an APN or Physician Assistant for General Neurology Inpatient per diem coverage in Hackensack, New Jersey.

The role emphasizes patient-centered, coordinated care with leadership, clinical practice, collaboration, coaching, and research responsibilities. Weekend and holiday work are required, with no on-call expected, and a collaborative physician team in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduates from NLN/AACN accredited nursing program with advanced practice training.
• Masters or Doctorate in NP program or PA program accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement care for neurology inpatients.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical practice

Collaboration

Coaching/guiding

Research

Ethical decision-making

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

NP program (Master's or Doctorate)

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

Physician Assistant program (AMA CME accredited)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

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:

• 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

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Not Applicable.

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.
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required (Physician Assistant):

• Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.
• 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 (Physician Assistant):

• Physician Assistant License.
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.