NP - Neuro-Oncology

Hackensack Meridian Health•Hackensack, NJ

18h

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) uses a patient-centered, coordinated care model and demonstrates competencies in leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation and collaboration, coaching and guiding, research, and ethical decision-making. The APN works collaboratively with the practice and hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs. This position is with the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack UMC. Neuro-oncology experience is preferred. The role includes inpatient rounding, weekend coverage, and one week of on-call duty per month. The APN provides advanced clinical care, assesses and manages patient needs, coordinates care transitions, educates patients and families, and collaborates with physicians and the multidisciplinary team. The role also contributes to quality improvement, research, professional education, and the development and application of evidence-based practice.

Requirements

Graduate of an NLN- or AACN-accredited nursing program.
Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Maintain clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice.
Experience in a relevant patient-care setting, or as regulations dictate.
National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration in accordance with New Jersey state law.
Collaborative agreement with physicians on staff.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Oncology experience.
New Jersey State Professional Registered Nurse License.
Advanced Practice Nurse License.
BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
Board certification by AANP or ANCC.
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Nice To Haves

Neuro-oncology experience.

Responsibilities

Perform and document accurate, complete, relevant history and physical assessments appropriate to the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem.
Order, perform, and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic studies or procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate.
Manage general medical and surgical conditions using knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and indications and contraindications for medications and other treatments.
Prescribe medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and New Jersey regulations, and provide patient education as needed.
Promote recognition of HMH APN practice through conferences, publications, and presentations.
Provide compassionate, effective, patient- and family-centered care to promote health and treat disease.
Practice according to Medical Staff rules and regulations and the bylaws and privileges applicable to the role.
Adhere to HMH nursing protocols, standards of care, and disease-specific quality indicators.
Apply evidence-based and value-based medicine to analyze and improve patient care practices and outcomes.
Evaluate patient and family care-transition plans, considering resource use, cost, quality, safety, and self-management for chronic conditions.
Demonstrate clinical expertise through advanced assessment and specialty-related procedural skills.
Complete medication reconciliations as appropriate.
Participate in annual APN peer review.
Translate best practices into clinical practice by evaluating current protocols and standards of care.
Provide culturally sensitive, educationally appropriate health-management education to patients and families.
Facilitate coordinated care and clear communication among healthcare team members by participating in daily interdisciplinary rounds.
Advocate for patients and families, address obstacles to care progression, and escalate issues as appropriate.
Serve as a clinical resource to the multidisciplinary team by addressing clinical, process, and system-improvement opportunities.
Participate in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups as necessary.
Maintain accountability for professional practice and uphold ethical principles concerning confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes.
Collaborate with medical staff to support nursing-led protocols.
Mentor APNs, precept APN students, and participate in nursing educational programs as a clinical expert.
Identify patient and family education needs and collaborate on appropriate teaching materials.
Facilitate and participate in nursing educational programs as a clinical expert.
Promote a collaborative work environment that supports the organization's mission, behavior expectations, values, and pillars.
Promote innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice.
Participate in clinical research and disseminate findings through practice, education, presentations, and publications.
Identify ethical care issues and coordinate interdisciplinary meetings to resolve them.
Follow the legal framework and scope of practice defined by the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs and comply with applicable statutes and professional standards.
Comply with HMH and department-specific scopes of service, policies, and procedures applicable to the role.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.