Nurse Practitioner Pediatric Pulmonary

Hackensack Meridian Health • Neptune City, NJ

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About The Position

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Jersey Shore University Medical Center plays a crucial role in providing patient-centered care in pediatric pulmonology. This position emphasizes collaboration with healthcare teams to assess, plan, and implement care for children with health and safety needs, while adhering to regulatory standards and best practices.

Requirements

• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing.
• Master's Degree in nursing or related field.
• Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice as mandated by the Board of Nursing and national certification body.
• Experience in a relevant patient care setting or as regulations dictate.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Minimum of 3 years professional experience in pediatric nursing.
• Strong organizational and computer skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities.
• Valid Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical assessments, treatments, and clearances for HMH applicants and external customers per specific company profiles and regulatory standards.
• Performs clinical care professionally, serving as a customer advocate and role model.
• Ensures clinical practice aligns with NJ Board of Medical Examiners regulations, Code of Ethics, and HMH policies.
• Develops and implements appropriate plans of care for patients.
• Facilitates patient teaching and support programs for patients and employers.
• Evaluates current protocols and standards of care to translate best practices into clinical practice.
• Supports the development of evidence-based practice protocols and standards of care.
• Applies evidence and value-based practices to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Provides medication safely and effectively to promote recovery from on-the-job injuries or illnesses.
• Prescribes medications and recommends over-the-counter medications as appropriate.
• Initiates laboratory tests, immunizations, and diagnostic tests as per regulations and scope of practice.
• Demonstrates competent clinical skills with treatment plans using effective screening tests or procedures.
• Collaborates with physicians and consults effectively with other healthcare team members.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills to achieve results across disciplines.
• Provides accurate, systematic, and organized documentation of findings and education.
• Participates in continuing education and maintains documentation of competencies.
• Provides culturally diverse and educationally appropriate education related to patient care.
• Serves as a clinical resource to nursing staff and multidisciplinary team members.
• Participates in policy/procedure reviews to update with current evidence-based practices.
• Acts as a resource for staff to address clinical and process improvement opportunities.
• Promotes a collaborative work environment supporting organizational mission and values.
• Promotes innovation in clinical practice by integrating new knowledge.
• Identifies ethical care issues and coordinates interdisciplinary meetings to resolve them.
• Floats to various clinic locations as needed.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Continuing education support.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree