NP - Pediatric BMT Hem Onc

Hackensack Meridian Health•Hackensack, NJ

About The Position

The Pediatric Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) uses a patient-centered, coordinated care model and demonstrates competencies in leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation and collaboration, coaching and guiding, research, and ethical decision-making. The APN works collaboratively with the practice and hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for people with health and safety needs. The position seeks a Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in gene therapy for Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant. Experience in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology or Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant is required. APHON or BMT certification is required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekends, holidays, or call. The APN provides and coordinates specialized patient- and family-centered care, contributes to evidence-based practice and quality improvement, supports education and clinical research, and works with the multidisciplinary team. The role is subject to applicable HMH policies, Medical Staff rules and privileges, and New Jersey laws and professional standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an NLN- or AACN-accredited nursing program.
Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice.
Experience in a relevant patient care setting, or as required by regulations.
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.
BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
Board certification by AANP or ANCC.
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
Experience in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology or Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant.
APHON certification or BMT certification.

Responsibilities

Performs and documents accurate, complete, relevant history and physical assessments appropriate to the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem.
Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies or procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate.
Manages general medical and surgical conditions using knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and indications and contraindications for medications and other treatments.
Prescribes medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and New Jersey regulations, and provides patient education as needed.
Promotes recognition of HMH APN practice through conferences, publications, and presentations.
Provides compassionate, effective, patient- and family-centered care to promote health and treat disease.
Practices according to Medical Staff rules, bylaws, and delineation of privileges.
Adheres to HMH nursing protocols, standards of care, and disease-specific quality indicators.
Applies evidence-based and value-based medicine to analyze and improve patient care practices and outcomes.
Evaluates patient and family transition-of-care planning, considering resource use, cost, quality, safety, and self-management for chronic conditions.
Demonstrates clinical expertise through advanced assessment and specialty-relevant procedural skills.
Completes medication reconciliations as appropriate.
Participates in annual APN peer review.
Evaluates current protocols and standards of care to translate best practices into clinical practice.
Provides culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health-management education to patients and families.
Coordinates care and communication among healthcare team members by participating in daily interdisciplinary rounds.
Advocates for patients and families, identifies and addresses obstacles to care progression, and escalates issues as appropriate.
Serves as a clinical resource to the multidisciplinary team and addresses clinical, process, and system-improvement opportunities.
Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups as needed.
Maintains accountability for professional practice and follows ethical principles concerning confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes.
Collaborates with medical staff to support nursing-led protocols.
Mentors APNs, precepts APN students, and participates in nursing education as a clinical expert.
Identifies patient and family education needs and collaborates on appropriate teaching materials.
Facilitates and participates in nursing educational programs as a clinical expert.
Promotes a collaborative work environment in support of the organization's mission, behavior expectations, values, and pillars.
Promotes innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice.
Participates in clinical research and disseminates findings through practice, education, presentations, and publications.
Identifies ethical care issues and coordinates interdisciplinary meetings to address them.
Complies with the legal framework and scope of practice defined by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs and applicable statutes and professional standards.
Complies with HMH and department-specific scope of services, policies, and procedures applicable to the role.
Performs other duties or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.