Nurse Practitioner Geriatrics Sub-Acute Center for Healthy Senior Living

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 123,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for subacute and inpatient care. This role involves leadership, evidence-based practice, and collaboration to enhance patient experiences and outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and relevant experience in geriatrics or internal medicine, providing comprehensive care within a patient-centered model.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program.
• Maintains clinical competencies through ongoing education.
• Experience in relevant patient care settings.

Responsibilities

• Participates in decisions affecting APRN practice and promotes nursing practice recognition.
• Applies evidence and value-based practices to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Acts as a resource for clinical and systemic improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Evidence-based Practice

Consultation/Collaboration

Coaching/Guiding

Research

Ethical Decision-Making

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Overview

https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/locations/hackensack-university-medical-center/center-for-healthy-senior-living

The Center for Healthy Senior Living Nurse Practitioner for subacute and inpatient care 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. Preference for Geriatrics, Sub Acute, and Internal Medicine NP experience.

Responsibilities

1. Leadership: Participates in decisions affecting APRN practice and in opportunities to advance nursing practice within the institution. Promotes HackensackUMC APRN practice recognition locally, nationally, and internationally through conferences, publications, and presentations. Provides excellence in patient experience through modeling Service Excellence Standards. Communicates a shared vision with the departments of patient care and specialty practice. Participates in APRN interviewing, credentialing, peer review, and membership in professional organizations. Supports the nursing blueprint with evidence of practice outcomes. Ensures compliance with nursing protocols, standards, and quality indicators. Provides 24/7 patient care coverage.
2. Evidence-based Practice: Applies evidence and value-based practices to achieve positive patient outcomes. Evaluates care planning, completes medication reconciliations, and conducts peer reviews. Translates current protocols into practice, provides culturally appropriate education, and participates in interdisciplinary rounds. Develops evidence-based practice protocols, analyzes practice patterns, and serves as a clinical resource. Identifies practice gaps and initiates changes supporting evidence-based practices. Participates in policy updates.
3. Consultation/Collaboration: Acts as a resource for clinical and systemic improvements. Participates in meetings and committees, builds credibility with medical staff, and collaborates on protocols. Mentors staff and students, and identifies educational needs for patients and families.
4. Coaching/Guiding: Coaches staff on evidence-based care, participates in staff rounding, and facilitates educational programs. Promotes shared governance and a collaborative work environment.
5. Research: Utilizes and disseminates research findings, promotes innovation, participates as a researcher or reviewer, and shares findings through presentations and publications.
6. Ethical Decision-Making: Identifies ethical issues and coordinates interdisciplinary meetings to resolve them.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program.
• Master's degree required.
• Maintains clinical competencies through ongoing education and practice.
• Experience in relevant patient care settings or as regulated.
• Collaborative agreement with physicians as required.

Licenses and Certifications

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• Advanced Practice Nurse License.
• AHA Basic Life Support HCP Certification.
• Nation or Board Certification in specialty area.

Starting Minimum Rate: Starting at $123,260.80 annually.

Job Posting Disclosure: HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted rate is an estimate of the minimum base pay at the time of posting and does not reflect the full value of the total rewards package. Compensation may vary based on experience, education, skills, location, and other factors. Benefits include health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement.