NP/PA Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); Presencial; USD 110 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. You will deliver patient-centered care across inpatient and outpatient settings, focusing on pulmonary hypertension management and continuity of care.

The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, order interpretation, and developing treatment plans including complex therapies. Strong clinical and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualificações

• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program.
• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited NP program.
• Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and practice.
• Experience in a relevant patient care setting.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration per NJ law.
• Collaborative agreement with physicians on staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office/Google Suite.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a daily inpatient assignment average of 5-10 patients.
• Outpatient clinic duties including new patient evaluation.
• Formulate daily care plan including medical therapy and discharges.
• Interpret data and hemodynamics to guide PH treatment.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Team collaboration

Formação académica

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

Master's or Doctorate NP

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension Nurse Practitioner 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 APP works collaboratively with the practice/hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs.

• The position is dedicated to the comprehensive care of patients with pulmonary hypertension. The APP will manage this specific patient population across both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring continuity of care and specialized treatment.

Core Clinical Duties and Privileges:

• Manage a daily inpatient assignment average of 5-10 patients
• Manage patients in the outpatient clinic setting, including new patient evaluation
• Formulating daily plan of care including current management of medical therapy with IV inotropes, IV prostacyclins, discharge plan, and collaborating with multidisciplinary team
• Interpret Clinical data, hemodynamic monitoring including right heart catheterizations and Swan-Ganz catheter hemodynamics to guide treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension.

Operational and Scheduling Requirements:

• Provide coverage and support providers for both inpatient and outpatient services as scheduled.
• Work schedules are 8 hour shifts, which may include rotating weekends. Outpatient clinic hours are typically standard business hours.

Department- Specific Quality & Regulatory Compliance:

• Maintaining Pulmonary Hypertension Accreditation- obtained- 8/2024
• Collecting data for the Pulmonary Hypertension Program for organization and research.
• Developing PAH education and lectures for nurses and providers
• Serve as a liaison and collaborate with specialty pharmacies on IV, SQ and oral medication for PH patients

• No Weekends Required
• No Holidays Required
• On-Call Commitment Required

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.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• 1. Not Applicable.

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.
• 6. Acute Care NP cert.

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 E

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.
• 4. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.