Nurse Practitioner FT Day Neuro JCMC

Nurse Practitioner FT Day Neuro JCMC

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Neurosciences APP's - JCMC

Req #: 0000241947

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

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

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:

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

Requirements:

• Masters prepared in Nursing from an accredited program
• Advanced Practice Nurse License via the New Jersey State Board of Nursing
• Maintain National Certification AANP or ANCC
• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of New Jersey
• Successful completion of all required orientation and training programs (see Job Function Category)
• 8-hour Education Requirement in the area of cerebrovascular disease annually
• Intravenous therapy
• 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
• BLS/ ACLS certification
• CDS and DEA license
• Proficient computer skills

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