NP/PA - Observation Unit Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health•Edison, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The APN Nurse Practitioner / PA Physician Assistant in the Observation Unit provides day-shift, per-diem care using a patient-centered, coordinated care model. The role works collaboratively with the practice and hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for people with health and safety needs. The position is located in Edison, New Jersey. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive assessment and management of general medical and surgical conditions, orders and interprets tests and procedures, and prescribes medication in accordance with applicable policies and New Jersey regulations. The clinician supports coordinated transitions of care, interdisciplinary communication, patient and family education, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and professional and clinical education. NP candidates must hold Acute Care APN certification. Two years of experience as an APP in an acute care setting is required. Weekends are required as needed, and the position requires working three of six holidays. There is no on-call requirement.

Requirements

Two years of experience as an APP in an acute care setting.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates: graduate of an NLN/AACN-accredited nursing program and a master's or doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
For Physician Assistant candidates: successful completion of an approved physician assistant program accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.
Maintain clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice; have experience in a relevant patient-care setting or as regulations dictate.
National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Nurse Practitioner candidates.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates, prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration according to New Jersey state law, and a collaborative agreement with physicians on staff.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates: New Jersey State Professional Registered Nurse License and Advance Practice Nurse License.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates: BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, and board certification by AANP or ANCC.
For Physician Assistant candidates: Physician Assistant License and National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants certification.
For Physician Assistant candidates: BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification and AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
Acute Care APN Certification is required for Nurse Practitioner candidates.
Availability to work weekends as needed and three of six holidays.

Responsibilities

Perform and document complete, accurate, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate to each 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.
Provide patient- and family-centered, compassionate care to promote health and treat disease.
Practice according to Medical Staff rules, bylaws, and the delineation of privileges; comply with applicable professional scope-of-practice requirements and organizational policies.
Apply evidence-based and value-based medicine to analyze and improve care practices and outcomes, and translate best practices into clinical practice.
Evaluate patient and family transition-of-care plans, considering resource use, cost, quality, safety, and self-management of chronic conditions.
Demonstrate advanced assessment and procedural skills relevant to the specialty and complete medication reconciliation as appropriate.
Provide culturally sensitive, educationally appropriate health-management education and identify patient and family learning needs.
Coordinate care and communication among healthcare team members, including participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds; advocate for patients and families and address obstacles to care progression.
Serve as a clinical resource for multidisciplinary teams by addressing clinical, process, and system improvement opportunities.
Participate in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, workgroups, and annual APN peer review as applicable.
Maintain accountability and ethical practice, including protecting confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, addressing adverse outcomes, and coordinating interdisciplinary discussions of ethical issues.
Collaborate with medical staff to support nursing-led protocols and evaluate current protocols and standards of care.
Mentor and precept other advanced practice clinicians and students, and participate in clinical education programs as a clinical expert.
Promote professional practice recognition through conferences, publications, and presentations; participate in clinical research and disseminate findings through practice, education, presentations, and publications.
Promote innovation and a collaborative work environment aligned with organizational values and standards of behavior.
Adhere to applicable infection-control and safety policies and perform other duties or projects as assigned.