Pediatric Acute Care NP/PA Hospitalist

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 134,000 - 164,000; Full time

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Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is hiring a Pediatric Hospitalist Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Physician Assistant. The role involves patient-centered, coordinated care with leadership, direct clinical practice, collaboration, coaching, and research.

Expect a mix of 8, 10, and 12 hour shifts, 3–4 days a week, including some weekends. The NP/PA will assess, plan, and implement pediatric care, perform histories and exams, order tests, manage conditions, and promote best practices within

Qualifications

• Graduate of NLN/AACN accredited nursing program.
• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Licensure as NP and prescriptive authority per NJ/PA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health assessments and develop care plans for pediatric patients.
• Order and interpret lab tests and diagnostic studies in collaboration with physicians.
• Prescribe medications following hospital policies and state regulations.
• Engage in peer review, clinical education, and mentoring of APNs and PA students.

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is hiring a Pediatric Hospitalist Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Physician Assistant. The role involves patient-centered, coordinated care with leadership, direct clinical practice, collaboration, coaching, and research.

Expect a mix of 8, 10, and 12 hour shifts, 3–4 days a week, including some weekends. The NP/PA will assess, plan, and implement pediatric care, perform histories and exams, order tests, manage conditions, and promote best practices within