Per Diem Hospital-at-Home NP: Flexible Weekend Shifts

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 122,000; Part time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Per Diem Hospital at Home Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) to provide patient-centered, coordinated care across a hospital-at-home model. You will lead, collaborate with the care team, and apply evidence-based practice to improve outcomes while mentoring others and engaging in continuous professional development.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, ordering and interpreting tests, managing medical conditions, safe

Qualifications

• 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 practice.
• Experience in a relevant patient care setting as regulations dictate.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) and prescriptive authority through CDS/DEA per NJ law.

Responsibilities

• Performs history and physical assessments appropriate for patient age and condition.
• Orders and interprets lab tests and studies in collaboration with physicians.
• Manages general medical/surgical conditions with pharmacologic knowledge.
• Prescribes medications safely per hospital policy and NJ regulations.
• Promotes APN practice recognition through conferences, publications, and presentations.
• Provides patient- and family-centered care and education as needed.
• Adheres to nursing protocols, standards, and disease-specific indicators.
• Applies evidence-based medicine to improve care and outcomes.
• Evaluates transition of care planning with resource/use and cost considerations.
• Demonstrates advanced assessment and procedural skills relevant to the specialty.
• Completes medication reconciliations and participates in APN peer review.
• Translates best practice into clinical protocols and coordinated care.
• Mentors APNs, precepts students, and participates in education for nursing as a clinical expert.
• Identifies patient/family educational needs and delivers teaching materials.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary rounds and clear team communication.
• Advocates for patients and families and escalates issues as needed.
• Collaborates with medical staff on nursing-led protocols.
• Participates in meetings, committees, and workgroups as required.
• Maintains accountability and ethical standards for confidentiality and consent.
• Promotes organizational mission and values within the team.
• Integrates new clinical knowledge to improve practice and patient outcomes.
• Engages in clinical research and disseminates findings through practice and education.
• Ensures adherence to NJ Division of Consumer Affairs scope of practice and policies.
• Other duties as assigned and aligns with organizational competencies.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical practice

Consultation

Coaching

Research

Ethics

Education

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

Master's or Doctorate in NP program

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Per Diem Hospital at Home Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) to provide patient-centered, coordinated care across a hospital-at-home model. You will lead, collaborate with the care team, and apply evidence-based practice to improve outcomes while mentoring others and engaging in continuous professional development.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, ordering and interpreting tests, managing medical conditions, safe