Nurse Practitioner ER Trauma Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Hackensack seeks a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner ER Trauma to lead patient-centered care initiatives. This role involves significant leadership, collaboration with medical teams, and application of evidence-based practices. The ideal candidate will have a Nurse Practitioner License and a commitment to excellence in patient care. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in advanced clinical practice.
• Ability to collaborate with medical teams.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform leadership roles affecting APRN practice.
• Apply evidence-based practices to improve outcomes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical expertise

Evidence-based practice

Collaboration

Coaching

Research involvement

Ethical decision-making

Education

Nurse Practitioner License

Job description

Overview

The Per Diem Nurse Practitioner ER Trauma performs the role utilizing the patient-centered, coordinated care model demonstrated through competencies such as leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation/collaboration, coaching/guiding, research, and ethical decision-making.

Responsibilities

1. Leadership
2. Participates in decisions affecting APRN practice and opportunities to advance nursing practice within the institution.
3. Seeks opportunities to promote HackensackUMC APRN practice recognition locally, nationally, and internationally through conferences, publications, and presentations.
4. Provides excellence in patient experience by modeling Service Excellence Standards.
5. Communicates a shared vision with the departments of patient care and specialty practice.
6. Participates in APRN interviewing, credentialing, and peer review processes.
7. Engages in at least one professional specialty organization.
8. Supports the nursing blueprint by providing evidence of practice outcomes.
9. Supports institutional pillars through systems management, change management, and scholarly practices.
10. Ensures compliance with HackensackUMC nursing protocols, standards of care, and quality indicators.

Evidence-based Practice (direct clinical practice)

1. Applies evidence and value-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes.
2. Evaluates patient/family transition of care for resource utilization, cost, quality, and self-management promotion.
3. Demonstrates clinical expertise with advanced assessment and leadership skills.
4. Evaluates protocols and standards for best practice translation into clinical care.
5. Provides culturally appropriate health education.
6. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and staff RN patient rounding to facilitate patient-centered care.
7. Supports organizational strategies through annual professional goals.
8. Develops evidence-based practice protocols and standards of care.
9. Aligns practices with organizational pillars.
10. Analyzes practice patterns and recommends evidence-based improvements.
11. Serves as a clinical resource for complex patient evaluation and intervention outcomes.
12. Identifies practice gaps and initiates evidence-based practice changes.
13. Participates in policy and procedure updates based on current evidence.

Consultation/Collaboration

1. Acts as a resource for clinical, process, and system improvements.
2. Participates in meetings, work-groups, and committees representing APRNs.
3. Builds credibility with medical staff as nursing experts.
4. Collaborates with medical leaders to support nursing-led protocols and system improvements.
5. Mentors APRN and graduate students.
6. Serves as a clinical resource for evidence-based practice.
7. Identifies educational needs and collaborates on teaching materials.

Coaching/Guiding

1. Coaches staff on evidence-based and value-based care.
2. Participates in staff RN rounding and quality improvement recommendations.
3. Coordinates and participates in nursing educational programs.
4. Creates a shared vision for patient and family-centered care.
5. Promotes a collaborative work environment aligned with organizational values.

Research

1. Utilizes and disseminates research findings in practice, education, or consultation.
2. Seeks innovation and brings new clinical knowledge into practice.
3. Engages in research as a primary or co-investigator.
4. Mentors and reviews research proposals.
5. Participates in dissemination of research through conferences and publications.

Ethical Decision-Making

1. Identifies ethical issues and coordinates interdisciplinary meetings for resolution.