NP/PA Neurocritical Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 116,000; Part time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant for per diem coverage. The role emphasizes patient-centered, team-based care with strong clinical leadership and collaboration with physicians. Neurocritical Care experience is required for per diem eligibility.

Weekend and holiday availability is required; no on-call duties. NJ RN license, NP license, required certifications (BLS, ACLS), and DEA/CDS prescriptive authority are expected along with NPI.

Qualifications

• Graduate of NLN/AACN accredited nursing program.
• Master's or Doctorate from accredited NP program.
• NPI required; prescriptive authority via CDS/DEA per NJ law.
• Collaborative agreement with physicians; excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care within a coordinated team model.
• Assess, plan, and implement care for patients with health and safety needs.
• Collaborate with practice/hospital team; ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Microsoft Office/Google Suite

Education

Master's or Doctorate in NP

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

Tools

NPI

Job description

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or 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 works collaboratively with the practice/hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs. Neurocritical Care exerience required for per diem.

Weekends and Holidays as needed. No on-call.

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.
• Acute Care NP cert.

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Minimum rate of $71.72 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.