NP/PA - Neonatal NICU Level IIIC

Hackensack Meridian Health•Hackensack, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant works collaboratively with the practice/hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs. This role is at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital Level IIIC NICU at Hackensack University Medical Center. A NNP is required or NNP eligible. A PA should have completed a NICU fellowship. Weekends and holidays are required as needed, and an on-call commitment is required.

Requirements

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 (or as regulations dictate).
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.
NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
Advanced Nurse Practitioner (w/ Master's Degree).
BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
Board certified by AANP or ANCC.
NNP eligible
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.
NICU fellowship
Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant License.
Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsibilities

Performs and documents accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem.
Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate.
Manages 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.
Prescribes medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed.
Seeks opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) APN practice recognition (locally, nationally, and internationally) through conferences, publications, and presentations.
Provides care that is patient- and family-centered, compassionate, and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of disease.
Practices as a healthcare provider according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
Adheres to HMH nursing protocols, standards of care, and disease-specific quality indicators.
Applies evidence-based and value-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices and outcomes.
Evaluates patient/family transition of care planning, considering resource utilization, cost, quality, safety and self-management promotion for chronic conditions.
Demonstrates clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills pertinent to the practice specialty.
Completes medication reconciliations as appropriate.
Participate in annual APN peer review.
Translates 'best practice' into clinical practice by evaluating current protocols and standards of care.
Provides culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education to patients and families.
Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team through participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds.
Serves as an advocate for patients and families, identifying and addressing obstacles to care progression and escalating issues as appropriate.
Serves as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team by addressing clinical, process, and system improvement opportunities.
Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups as necessary.
Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice and adheres to ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes.
Collaborates with medical staff to support nursing-led protocols.
Mentors other APNs, precepts students in APN programs and participates in educational programs for nursing as a clinical expert.
Identifies patient/family educational needs and collaborates to implement appropriate teaching materials.
Facilitates and participates in nursing educational programs as a clinical expert.
Promotes a collaborative work environment supporting the organizational mission, behavior expectations, values, and pillars.
Promotes innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice.
Participates in clinical research activities and disseminates findings through practice, education, presentations, and publications.
Identifies ethical care issues and coordinates interdisciplinary meetings to resolve them.
Adheres to the legal framework and scope of practice defined by the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, ensuring compliance with all applicable statutes and professional standards.
Comply with HMH and department-specific scope of services, policies and procedures as applicable to role.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Provide medical services under the supervision of a licensed physician, consistent with the PA's education, training and experience.
Seeks opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) PA practice recognition (locally, nationally, and internationally) through conferences, publications, and presentations.
Mentors other PAs, precepts students in PA programs and participates in educational programs as a clinical expert.
Adheres to all HMH infection control and safety policies.