Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner FT Day Neuro JCMCJob Title: Nurse PractitionerLocation: Jersey City Medical CenterDepartment Name: Neurosciences APP's - JCMCReq #: 0000241949Status: SalariedShift: DayPay Range: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 per yearTitle: Neurology APN/NP (inpatient/Outpatient)Reports to: Department of Medicine Lead APPJob 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: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 authorityAPN will perform under the supervision of the attending Neurologist and in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of the hospitalServes as nursing leader, consultant, researcher, educator and direct care providerAs Consultant, the APN facilitates problem solving with individuals, families, group agencies, communities and/or interdisciplinary colleagues (within and outside of the clinical setting)As Educator, the APN promotes learning efforts of clients, staff, and students within the clinical setting, area schools and institutions of higher learningThe APN as Researcher promotes scientific inquiry in clinical practice and uses research process and findings to improve nursing practiceThe APN as Practitioner, models excellence in practice through direct care to selected patients or groupsExamines and evaluates patient’s health status by performing an advanced physical exam and obtaining a comprehensive health historyMaintains clear and accurate documentation according to hospital policyInitiates and performs selected therapeutic and diagnostic proceduresPrescribes and alters medication regimens, interprets findings and alters plan of care according to collaborative practice agreement and protocols in designated areaAnticipates needs of the patient and evaluates the plan of care for the patient, and makes modifications as indicatedReviews discharge needs of the patient and family by participating in discharge planning and transitions of careParticipates in team meetings and conferences when available, to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to health care deliveryPerforms a patient record review with the collaborating physiciansParticipates and supports in identifying and educating learning needs of staffSupports transitions of care clinic for outpatient follow up of Neuro patients discharged from hospital and out in the communityRequirements:Masters prepared in Nursing from an accredited programAdvanced Practice Nurse License via the New Jersey State Board of NursingMaintain National Certification AANP or ANCCLicensed Registered Nurse in the state of New JerseySuccessful completion of all required orientation and training programs (see Job Function Category)8-hour Education Requirement in the area of cerebrovascular disease annuallyIntravenous therapyIdeal 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 preferredBLS/ ACLS certificationCDS and DEA licenseProficient computer skills