NP / PA - Primary Care

Hackensack Meridian Health•Edison, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Primary Care Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or Physician Assistant provides patient-centered, coordinated care and demonstrates competencies in leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation and collaboration, coaching and guiding, research, and ethical decision-making. The clinician works collaboratively with the practice and hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs. This is an ambulatory-only position with no hospital duties and no on-call responsibilities. The practice includes three primary providers, one pulmonologist, and one part-time orthopedic provider. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with Saturday coverage on an as-needed basis (PRN). Facility hours are 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.

Requirements

For the APN pathway: Graduate of an NLN/AACN-accredited nursing program.
For the APN pathway: Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
For the APN pathway: Maintain clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice.
For the APN pathway: Experience in a relevant patient-care setting, or as regulations dictate.
For the APN pathway: National Provider Identifier (NPI).
For the APN pathway: Prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration according to New Jersey state law.
For the APN pathway: Collaborative agreement with physicians on staff.
For the APN pathway: New Jersey State Professional Registered Nurse License.
For the APN pathway: Advanced Nurse Practitioner credential with a master's degree.
For the APN pathway: Board certification by AANP or ANCC.
For the PA pathway: Successful completion of an approved physician assistant program accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.
For the PA pathway: Physician Assistant License.
For the PA pathway: Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
For both pathways: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
For both pathways: Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
For both pathways: BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
For both pathways: AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform and document accurate, complete, and 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 pharmacologic agents 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 bylaws, as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
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 transition-of-care planning, considering resource use, cost, quality, safety, and self-management for chronic conditions.
Demonstrate clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills relevant to the specialty.
Complete medication reconciliations as appropriate.
Participate in annual APN peer review.
Evaluate protocols and standards of care to translate best practices into clinical practice.
Provide culturally sensitive, educationally appropriate health-management education to patients and families.
Promote coordinated care and clear communication among healthcare team members through participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds.
Advocate for patients and families by identifying and addressing obstacles to care progression and escalating issues as appropriate.
Serve as a clinical resource to the multidisciplinary team and address clinical, process, and system-improvement opportunities.
Participate in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups as needed.
Maintain accountability for professional practice and adhere to ethical principles regarding confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes.
Collaborate with medical staff to support nursing-led protocols.
Mentor other APNs, precept students in APN programs, and participate in nursing education programs as a clinical expert.
Identify patient and family educational needs and collaborate on appropriate teaching materials.
Facilitate and participate in nursing education programs as a clinical expert.
Promote a collaborative work environment aligned with the organizational 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 scope of services, policies, and procedures applicable to the role.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.