Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist Coverage Part Time

Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist House Coverage Part Time with Benefits (24 hrs)

Location:

JFK University Medical Center, Edison, New Jersey.

Requisition #:

Shift: 13‑hour day (7:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.) for 24 hours per week; includes at least one weekend day and one major holiday per month.

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) 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 collaborates with the practice/hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs. Preference is given to a Nurse Practitioner with 2+ years of experience in observation, ED, hospitalist, critical‑care settings.

• Perform and document accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient’s age, gender, and clinical problem.
• Order, perform, and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate.
• Manage 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.
• Prescribe medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed.
• Seek opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) APN practice recognition locally, nationally, and internationally through conferences, publications, and presentations.
• Provide care that is patient‑ and family‑centered, compassionate, and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of disease.
• Practice as a healthcare provider according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
• Adhere to HMH nursing protocols, standards of care, and disease‑specific quality indicators.
• Apply evidence‑based and value‑based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices and outcomes.
• Evaluate patient/family transition of care planning, considering resource utilization, cost, quality, safety, and self‑management promotion for chronic conditions.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills pertinent to the practice specialty.
• Complete medication reconciliations as appropriate.
• Participate in annual APN peer review.
• Translate “best practice” into clinical practice by evaluating current protocols and standards of care.
• Provide culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education to patients and families.
• Facilitate consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team through participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds.
• Serve as an advocate for patients and families, identifying and addressing obstacles to care progression and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Serve as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team by addressing clinical, process, and system improvement opportunities.
• Participate in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and work groups as necessary.
• Demonstrate the highest level of accountability for professional practice and adhere to ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes.
• Collaborate with medical staff to support nursing‑led protocols.
• Mentor other APNs, precept students in APN programs, and participate in educational programs for nursing as a clinical expert.
• Identify patient/family educational needs and collaborate to implement appropriate teaching materials.
• Facilitate and participate in nursing educational programs as a clinical expert.
• Promote a collaborative work environment supporting the organizational mission, behavior expectations, values, and pillars.
• Promote innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice.
• Participate in clinical research activities and disseminate findings through practice, education, presentations, and publications.
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