Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant Psychiatry Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health; New Jersey; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in New Jersey is looking for an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant to utilize a patient-centered care model and provide psychiatric and medical care during weekend shifts. Candidates require a Master's or Doctorate degree, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. The position includes responsibilities like rounding on units and working collaboratively with the hospital team to assess and implement care for patients. A commitment to continuing education is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program.
• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Experience in a relevant patient care setting.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes a patient-centered coordinated care model.
• Performs rounding on Carrier Clinic units during weekend coverage.
• Provides psychiatric and medical care to patients and residents.

Skills

Leadership

Direct clinical practice

Consultation/collaboration

Coaching/guiding

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Education

Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program

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.

The On Call Carrier Clinic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant performs rounding on Carrier Clinic units during weekend coverage. They provide psychiatric and medical care to patients and residents of Carrier Clinic. Conforms to performance improvement standards of patient care as established through Carrier Policies and Procedures. Provides professional representation of Carrier to other health professionals, community agencies, and the lay public. Psychiatry experience prescribing meds for at least 1 year required. Psych experience needed, can be NP or PA. Help support open shifts on weekends and weekdays as they become available. One shift a month requirement. Carrier Clinic position.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required (APN)

• 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.
• 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.

Licenses and Certifications Required (APN)

• 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.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred (APN)

• Not Applicable.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred (APN)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required (PA)

• Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required (PA)

• Physician Assistant License.
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred (PA)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.