Nurse Practitioner Cardiac Surgery

Overview

Nurse Practitioner Cardiac Surgery – Hackensack University Medical Group, Hackensack, New Jersey

Requisition #
• Shift: Day (3 shifts per week with one week of nights rotation and one weekend per month)
• Status:
Full Time with Benefits

• Performs and documents accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient’s age, gender, and clinical problem.
• Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate.
• Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and indications/contraindications of pharmacologic agents and other treatments.
• Prescribes medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and New Jersey regulations; provides patient education as needed.
• Promotes Hackensack Meridian Health APN practice recognition through conferences, publications, and presentations.
• Provides patient- and family-centered, compassionate care for health promotion and treatment of disease.
• Practices according to Medical Staff rules and bylaws as delineated in the delineation of privileges; adheres to HMH nursing protocols and disease-specific quality indicators.
• Applies evidence-based and value-based medicine to improve patient care practices and outcomes.
• Evaluates transition of care planning, considering resource utilization, cost, quality, safety, and self-management for chronic conditions.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills pertinent to the practice specialty.
• Completes medication reconciliations as appropriate.
• Participates in annual APN peer review and educational activities for nursing as a clinical expert.
• Facilitates and participates in interdisciplinary rounds to ensure coordinated care and clear communication among the healthcare team.
• Advocates for patients and families; identifies obstacles to care progression and escalates issues as appropriate.
• Collaborates with medical staff to support nursing-led protocols and serves as a clinical resource for the team.
• Engages in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and work groups as necessary.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional practice and adheres to ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes.
• Mentors other APNs, precepts students, and participates in educational programs for nursing as a clinical expert.
• Identifies patient/family educational needs and collaborates to provide appropriate teaching materials.
• Promotes innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice and participates in clinical research as applicable.
• Ensures compliance with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs scope of practice and department-specific policies.

Required Education & Experience:

• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program.
• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Ongoing clinical practice and continuing education demonstrating clinical competency.
• Experience in a relevant patient care setting.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer platforms, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
• Ability to maintain a collaborative practice agreement with staff physicians.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

• Current NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• Active Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) certification in New Jersey.
• Board certification from AANP or ANCC.
• BLS (AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) Certification.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Active CDS and DEA registrations for prescriptive authority in New Jersey.

Preferred Licenses & Certifications:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.

Minimum rate of $ Annually. Hackensack Meridian Health is committed to pay equity and transparency; the posted pay is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay at the time of posting and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package.

Hackensack Meridian Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, marital status, or status as a protected veteran.

HMH is a mandatory influenza vaccination facility. This posting may include additional opportunities to share your resume within the Hackensack Meridian Health network.