NP / PA Psychiatry PER DIEM

Hackensack Meridian Health•Neptune City, NJ

9d•$75•Onsite

About The Position

The Inpatient and Outpatient Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner assists, monitors, and manages patients’ day-to-day needs as requested by, in conjunction with, and under the supervision of a physician. The role performs the duties and responsibilities of a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner according to customary and generally accepted medical standards. Nurse Practitioners must hold PMHNP certification. The job is located at Jersey Shore UMC / HOPE Tower in Neptune, New Jersey. The schedule is day shift, with weekends and holidays as needed. There is no on-call requirement.

Requirements

Graduate of an NLN/AACN-accredited nursing program.
Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
For Nurse Practitioners, PMHNP certification is required.
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 according to New Jersey state law.
Collaborative agreement with physicians on staff.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
New Jersey State Professional Registered Nurse License.
Advanced Practice Nurse License.
AHA BLS Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
Board certification by AANP or ANCC.
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 pharmacologic and other treatment modalities.
Prescribe medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and New Jersey regulations, and provide patient education as needed.
Promote Hackensack Meridian Health APN practice recognition through conferences, publications, and presentations.
Provide patient- and family-centered, compassionate, effective care to promote health and treat disease.
Practice according to Medical Staff rules and regulations and the bylaws and 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 care practices and outcomes.
Evaluate patient and family transition-of-care planning, considering resource utilization, cost, quality, safety, and self-management for chronic conditions.
Demonstrate clinical expertise through advanced assessment and specialty-relevant 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 and educationally appropriate health-management education to patients and families.
Support 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 on clinical, process, and system-improvement opportunities.
Participate in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups as necessary.
Maintain accountability for professional practice and follow ethical principles concerning patient confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes.
Collaborate with medical staff to support nursing-led protocols.
Mentor other APNs, precept APN students, 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 educational 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 New Jersey 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 assigned duties and projects.
Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.