NP/PA Stroke Per Diem Night

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant to join the stroke service on the night shift in Hackensack, NJ.

You will collaborate with physicians and the care team to assess, plan, and implement patient care, maintain licenses and use prescriptive authority as required by state law. Weekend coverage is required once a month, with no on-call duties.

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 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 including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes a patient-centered care model to assess, plan, and implement care for stroke patients.
• Collaborates with the practice/hospital team for coordinated care.
• Provides leadership and guidance in clinical practice and decision-making.
• Performs advanced practice roles in night shift stroke service coverage.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Direct patient care

Collaboration

Coaching/mentoring

Research

Ethical decision-making

Written communication

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Team coordination

Education

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

Master's or Doctorate NP program

AMA-accredited Physician Assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

The 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.

Position is for night shift coverage for stroke service.

Weekend Work One Weekend a Month

Holiday Work As Needed

On Call Work No On-Call Required

Preference for prior ER or critical care experience.

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.

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 Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: 1. Not Applicable. 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.