Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant Neuro-Hospitalist

Neuro Hospitalist Advanced Practice Nurse Or Physician Assistant

The Neuro Hospitalist 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. Shift expectation M-F, weekend rotation as needed with the current APP team.

Responsibilities include performing and documenting accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem. Ordering, performing, and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate. Managing general medical and surgical conditions based on comprehensive knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and the indications and contraindications of pharmacologic agents and other treatment modalities. Prescribing medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed. Seeking opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) APN practice recognition (locally, nationally, and internationally) through conferences, publications, and presentations. Providing care that is patient- and family-centered, compassionate, and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of disease. Practicing as a healthcare provider according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges. Adhering to HMH nursing protocols, standards of care, and disease-specific quality indicators. Applying evidence-based and value-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices and outcomes. Evaluating patient/family transition of care planning, considering resource utilization, cost, quality, safety and self-management promotion for chronic conditions. Demonstrating clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills pertinent to the practice specialty.

Qualifications include a graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program, a Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, maintaining 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, and proficient computer skills.

Compensation is a minimum rate of $148,803.20 annually. HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.