APP Neuro Hospitalist

Neuro Hospitalist Advanced Practice Nurse Or Physician Assistant

The Neuro Hospitalist 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. 7 on 7 off schedule.

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 work groups 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.

Qualifications include a graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program, a master's or doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, maintaining clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice, experience in a relevant patient care setting (or as regulations dictate), a National Provider Identifier (NPI), prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration according to New Jersey state law, a collaborative agreement with physicians on staff, excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficient…