NP / PA - Transition Care

Hackensack Meridian Health•Brick, NJ

6h•$149,178•Onsite

About The Position

The Transitional Care Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) provides inpatient care for the Center for Care Transformation using a patient-centered, coordinated care model. The role applies leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation and collaboration, coaching and guidance, research, and ethical decision-making. The APN or PA works with the practice and hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs, and assists with, monitors, and manages patients’ day-to-day needs in conjunction with and under physician supervision. The position is located in Brick, New Jersey. Weekend work may be required as needed; there is no holiday or on-call requirement. The role includes assessing and managing patients, coordinating transitions of care, educating patients and families, supporting interdisciplinary teams, and contributing to quality improvement, professional education, research, and organizational initiatives. The position must be performed in accordance with applicable professional standards, HMH policies, medical staff rules, and New Jersey law. The posted minimum annual rate is $149,177.60. The job posting describes this as a good-faith estimate of minimum base pay, not a guaranteed offer. Compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education and certifications, skills, location, internal equity, and departmental budget. Some positions may be eligible for incentives or shift differentials. HMH describes a benefits package for full-time and part-time positions of 20 or more hours per week, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

Requirements

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

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 treatment indications and contraindications.
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.
Follow 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 of chronic conditions.
Demonstrate clinical expertise through advanced assessment and specialty-relevant procedural skills.
Complete medication reconciliations as appropriate.
Participate in annual APN peer review.
Evaluate current protocols and standards of care and translate best practices into clinical practice.
Provide culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health-management education to patients and families.
Support coordinated care and communication among healthcare team members by participating in daily interdisciplinary rounds.
Advocate for patients and families by identifying and addressing barriers 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 necessary.
Maintain accountability for professional practice and follow 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 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 HMH’s mission, behavioral expectations, values, and pillars.
Promote innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice.
Participate in clinical research and share 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.
Complete other duties and projects as assigned.
Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.