NP - Pediatric Adolescent Dermatology Outpatient

Hackensack Meridian Health•Paramus, NJ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology 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 schedule is in-office Monday through Friday, with weekends and holidays as needed and an on-call commitment required. The APN provides advanced clinical care for pediatric and adolescent dermatology patients, including assessment, diagnostic testing, treatment, medication prescribing, patient and family education, and care coordination. The role also contributes to quality improvement, evidence-based practice, research, professional education, and interdisciplinary collaboration while practicing in accordance with hospital policies, professional standards, and New Jersey regulations.

Requirements

Graduate of an NLN- or AACN-accredited nursing program.
Master's or doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Maintain clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice.
Experience in a relevant patient care setting, or as regulations dictate.
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.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
Advanced Practice Nurse License.
BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
Board certification by AANP or ANCC.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform and document accurate, complete, age- and condition-appropriate histories and physical assessments.
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 medications 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, regulations, bylaws, and delineated privileges.
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 transition-of-care plans for patients and families, considering resource use, cost, quality, safety, and self-management of chronic conditions.
Demonstrate specialty-relevant advanced assessment and procedural skills.
Complete medication reconciliations as appropriate.
Participate in annual APN peer review.
Evaluate 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 clear communication among healthcare team members, including through 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 adhere to ethical principles concerning confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes.
Collaborate with medical staff to support nursing-led protocols.
Mentor APNs, precept APN students, 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 aligned with the organization's mission, behavioral expectations, values, and pillars.
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 address them.
Practice within the legal framework and scope defined by the NJ 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.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.