Nurse Practitioner FT Day Neuro JCMC

RWJBarnabas Health; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jersey City Medical Center seeks a Nurse Practitioner for its Neurology/Stroke program. The Stroke Advanced Practice Provider will manage acute stroke care, perform rounds, and participate in education, quality metrics, and community outreach.

The APN will collaborate with neurology and medicine teams to optimize patient outcomes. Applicants should be Masters‑prepared in Nursing, hold NJ APN licensure, and maintain national certification (AANP/ANCC) with BLS/ACLS, CDS and DEA where applicable.

Qualifications

• Masters prepared in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Advanced Practice Nurse License via the New Jersey State Board of Nursing.
• National Certification AANP or ANCC.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of New Jersey.
• 8-hour Education Requirement in cerebrovascular disease annually.
• BLS/ ACLS certification.
• CDS and DEA license.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute stroke patient care management including diagnosis, assessments and documentation.
• Conduct daily rounds and collaborate with Neurology team for inpatient and outpatient care.
• Support education and training for staff and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Prescribe and adjust medications per protocol and collaborative practice agreement.
• Coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care for stroke patients.
• Contribute to research enrollment and documentation for outcomes.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

APN License (NJ)

National Certification (AANP or ANCC)

RN License (New Jersey)

BLS/ACLS Certification

CDS and DEA license

Job description

Nurse Practitioner FT Day Neuro JCMC

Job ID: 1139805

Location

Jersey City Medical Center

Opportunity Criteria

Specialty: Neurology

Profession: Nurse Practitioner

Details

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Department Name: Neurosciences APP's - JCMC

Req #: 0000241949

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Title: Neurology APN/NP (inpatient/Outpatient)

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Reports to: Department of Medicine Lead APP

Job Summary

The Stroke Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the NJ designated Primary Plus Stroke Center will be a certified Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)/Nurse Practitioner.

The APN will provide the following but not limited to: acute stroke patient care management including diagnosis, assessments and documentation, consultations for general and stroke neurology patients, daily patient rounds, assists with inpatient staff development/education, research trial patient enrollment and management, billing for all payers, collects and maintains quality metrics via national database, and community outreach.

Job Responsibilities

• APNs will perform according to the Nurse Practice Act of New Jersey and State Board of Nursing; maintain a Joint Protocol with a collaborating Physician for prescriptive authority
• APN will perform under the supervision of the attending Neurologist and in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of the hospital
• Serves as nursing leader, consultant, researcher, educator and direct care provider
• As Consultant, the APN facilitates problem solving with individuals, families, group agencies, communities and/or interdisciplinary colleagues (within and outside of the clinical setting)
• As an Educator, the APN promotes learning efforts of clients, staff, and students within the clinical setting, area schools and institutions of higher learning
• The APN as Researcher promotes scientific inquiry in clinical practice and uses research process and findings to improve nursing practice
• The APN as Practitioner, models excellence in practice through direct care to selected patients or groups
• Examines and evaluates patient s health status by performing an advanced physical exam and obtaining a comprehensive health history
• Maintains clear and accurate documentation according to hospital policy
• Initiates and performs selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures
• Prescribes and alters medication regimens, interprets findings and alters plan of care according to collaborative practice agreement and protocols in designated area
• Anticipates needs of the patient and evaluates the plan of care for the patient, and makes modifications as indicated
• Reviews discharge needs of the patient and family by participating in discharge planning and transitions of care
• Participates in team meetings and conferences when available, to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to health care delivery
• Performs a patient record review with the collaborating physicians
• Participates and supports in identifying and educating learning needs of staff
• Supports transitions of care clinic for outpatient follow up of Neuro patients discharged from hospital and out in the community

Requirements

• Masters prepared in Nursing from an accredited program
• Advanced Practice Nurse License via the New Jersey State Board of Nursing
• Maintain National Certification AANP or ANCC
• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of New Jersey
• Successful completion of all required orientation and training programs (see Job Function Category)
• 8-hour Education Requirement in the area of cerebrovascular disease annually
• Intravenous therapy
• Ideal candidates will have minimum of one year of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in an acute care setting; experience with acute stroke and/or neurological patients preferred
• BLS/ ACLS certification
• CDS and DEA license
• Proficient computer skills