Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Per Diem

Neurocritical Care Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Or Physician Assistant

The Neurocritical Care Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or Physician Assistant utilizes a patient-centered coordinated care model, demonstrating competencies in leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation/collaboration, coaching/guiding, research, and ethical decision-making. The APN works collaboratively with the practice/hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs. ER/Stroke/Critical care/hospital experience required.

Responsibilities include performing and documenting accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem; ordering, performing, and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate; managing general medical and surgical conditions based on comprehensive knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and the indications and contraindications of pharmacologic agents and other treatment modalities; prescribing medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed; seeking opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) APN practice recognition (locally, nationally, and internationally) through conferences, publications, and presentations; providing care that is patient- and family-centered, compassionate, and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of disease; practicing as a healthcare provider according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges; adhering to HMH nursing protocols, standards of care, and disease-specific quality indicators; applying evidence-based and value-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices and outcomes; evaluating patient/family transition of care planning, considering resource utilization, cost, quality, safety and self-management promotion for chronic conditions; demonstrating clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills pertinent to the practice specialty; completing medication reconciliations as appropriate; participating in annual APN peer review; translating 'best practice' into clinical practice by evaluating current protocols and standards of care; providing culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education to patients and families; facilitating consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team through participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds; serving as an advocate for patients and families, identifying and addressing obstacles to care progression and escalating issues as appropriate; serving as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team by addressing clinical, process, and system improvement opportunities; participating in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups as necessary; demonstrating the highest level of accountability for professional practice and adhering to ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes; collaborating with medical staff to support nursing-led protocols; mentoring other APNs, precepting students in APN programs and participating in educational programs for nursing as a clinical expert; identifying patient/family educational needs and collaborating to implement appropriate teaching materials; facilitating and participating in nursing educational programs as a clinical expert; promoting a collaborative work environment supporting the organizational mission, behavior expectations, values, and pillars; promoting innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice; participating in clinical research activities and disseminating findings through practice, education, presentations, and publications; identifying ethical care issues and coordinating interdisciplinary meetings to resolve them; adhering to the legal framework and scope of practice defined by the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, ensuring compliance with all applicable statutes and professional standards; complying with HMH and department-specific scope of services, policies and procedures as applicable to role; and adhering to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.