PA / NP Neuro Critical Care

Hackensack Meridian Health•Hackensack, NJ

About The Position

The Neurocritical Care 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. The position is located in Hackensack, New Jersey and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with rotating day and night shifts. Weekend and holiday work is required as needed, and on-call commitment is required. The role provides clinical assessment and management, orders and interprets tests and diagnostic studies in collaboration with physicians and consultants, safely prescribes medications within applicable policies and regulations, and delivers patient- and family-centered care. It also supports coordinated interdisciplinary care, patient education and advocacy, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, professional education and mentoring, and clinical research. Role-specific responsibilities and credentials vary depending on whether the successful candidate practices as a PA or NP.

Requirements

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 the NP pathway: graduation from an NLN- or AACN-accredited nursing program.
For the NP pathway: a master's or doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
For the NP pathway: maintain clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice.
For the NP pathway: experience in a relevant patient care setting, or as regulations dictate.
For the NP pathway: National Provider Identifier (NPI).
For the NP pathway: prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration according to New Jersey state law.
For the NP pathway: collaborative agreement with physicians on staff.
For the NP pathway: New Jersey State Professional Registered Nurse License and Advance Practice Nurse License.
For the NP pathway: board certification by AANP or ANCC.
For either pathway: BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
For either pathway: AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and document accurate, complete, relevant histories and physical examinations appropriate to 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, medications, and other treatment modalities.
Prescribe medications safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and New Jersey regulations, and provide patient education as needed.
Provide compassionate, patient- and family-centered care to promote health and treat disease.
Practice according to applicable medical staff rules, bylaws, privileges, nursing protocols, standards of care, and quality indicators.
Apply evidence-based and value-based medicine to evaluate 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 advanced assessment and procedural skills relevant to the specialty and translate best practices into clinical practice.
Provide culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education to patients and families, and help identify educational needs and appropriate teaching materials.
Facilitate coordinated care and communication among the healthcare team through participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds.
Advocate for patients and families, address obstacles to care progression, and escalate issues as appropriate.
Serve as a clinical resource for multidisciplinary teams and address clinical, process, and system improvement opportunities.
Participate in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups as needed.
Maintain professional accountability and adhere to ethical principles concerning confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes.
Promote a collaborative work environment aligned with organizational mission, values, behavior expectations, and pillars.
Mentor other PAs or APNs, precept students, and participate in relevant educational programs as a clinical expert.
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.
For PAs, provide medical services under physician supervision consistent with PA education, training, experience, and delineated privileges; promote HMH PA practice recognition; and comply with HMH and department policies, infection-control and safety requirements, and organizational standards.
For NPs, complete medication reconciliations as appropriate, participate in annual APN peer review, collaborate with medical staff on nursing-led protocols, facilitate nursing education, comply with the NJ legal framework and scope of practice, and follow HMH and department policies and organizational standards.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.