NP /PA - Nephrology/Hypertension

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; South River (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. in South River, NJ seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) for nephrology and hypertension outpatient care in a hybrid, full-time role.

The APN/PA will treat patients with kidney disease, hypertension, dialysis needs, or kidney transplant considerations, while collaborating with the nephrology team and providing patient-centered care.

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.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients with kidney disease, high blood pressure, dialysis, or transplantation considerations.
• Collaborate with nephrology team to assess, plan, and implement care.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities and occasional Saturday dialysis rounds.

Skills

Leadership

Direct clinical practice

Consultation/collaboration

Coaching/guiding

Research

Ethical decision-making

Written/verbal communication

Computer skills (MS Office/Google)

Education

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

Master's or Doctorate in Nurse Practitioner

Successful completion of an AMA-accredited PA program

National Provider Identifier (NPI)

Job description

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) 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/PA works collaboratively with the practice/hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs.

Full time position in a hybrid setting for nephrology and hypertension outpatient office in South River, NJ.

The office is open Monday through Friday, with dialysis rounding on an occasional Saturdays as needed.

There is an on-call requierment.

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will treat patients with kidney disease, high blood pressure, and those who may need dialysis or a kidney transplant.

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.

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. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

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

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. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.