Neurology, Nurse Practitioner FT Day Neuro JCMC

Job Description

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Neurosciences APP's - JCMC

Req #: 0000241949

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Title: Neurology APN/NP (inpatient/Outpatient)

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Reports to: Department of Medicine Lead APP

Job Summary:

The Stroke Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the NJ designated Primary Plus Stroke Center will be a certified Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)/Nurse Practitioner

The APN will provide the following but not limited to: acute stroke patient care management including diagnosis, assessments and documentation, consultations for general and stroke neurology patients, daily patient rounds, assists with inpatient staff development/education, research trial patient enrollment and management, billing for all payers, collects and maintains quality metrics via national database, and community outreach

Job Responsibilities:

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• APNs will perform according to the Nurse Practice Act of New Jersey and State Board of Nursing; maintain a Joint Protocol with a collaborating Physician for prescriptive authority
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• APN will perform under the supervision of the attending Neurologist and in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of the hospital
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• Serves as nursing leader, consultant, researcher, educator and direct care provider
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• As Consultant, the APN facilitates problem solving with individuals, families, group agencies, communities and/or interdisciplinary colleagues (within and outside of the clinical setting)
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• As an Educator, the APN promotes learning efforts of clients, staff, and students within the clinical setting, area schools and institutions of higher learning
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• The APN as Researcher promotes scientific inquiry in clinical practice and uses research process and findings to improve nursing practice
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• The APN as Practitioner, models excellence in practice through direct care to selected patients or groups
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• Examines and evaluates patient s health status by performing an advanced physical exam and obtaining a comprehensive health history
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• Maintains clear and accurate documentation according to hospital policy
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• Initiates and performs selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures
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• Prescribes and alters medication regimens, interprets findings and alters plan of care according to collaborative practice agreement and protocols in designated area
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• Anticipates needs of the patient and evaluates the plan of care for the patient, and makes modifications as indicated
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• Reviews discharge needs of the patient and family by participating in discharge planning and transitions of care
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• Participates in team meetings and conferences when available, to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to health care delivery
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• Performs a patient record review with the collaborating physicians
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• Participates and supports in identifying and educating learning needs of staff
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• Supports transitions of care clinic for outpatient follow up of Neuro patients discharged from hospital and out in the community

Requirements:

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• Masters prepared in Nursing from an accredited program
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• Advanced Practice Nurse License via the New Jersey State Board of Nursing
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• Maintain National Certification AANP or ANCC
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• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of New Jersey
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• Successful completion of all required orientation and training programs (see Job Function Category)
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• 8-hour Education Requirement in the area of cerebrovascular disease annually
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• Intravenous therapy
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• Ideal candidates will have minimum of one year of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in an acute care setting; experience with acute stroke and/or neurological patients preferred
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• BLS/ ACLS certification
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• CDS and DEA license
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• Proficient computer skills