NICU Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant PART-TIME

Overview

The Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital Level IIIC NICU at Hackensack University Medical Center Neonatology Nurse Practitioner 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.

Part-Time (20 hrs/week) position

APNs must have NNP cert. PA's must have either NICU fellowship or prior Neonatal experience.

The Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) operates a 48-bed, state-designated Regional Perinatal Center at the Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital in Hackensack, NJ. The unit offers specialized services including whole-body cooling, high-frequency ventilation, and is the first in New Jersey to earn Disease-Specific Care certification in prematurity care.

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• 1. Performs and documents accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem.
• 2. Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate.
• 3. Manages 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.
• 4. Prescribes medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed.
• 5. Seeks opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) APN practice recognition (locally, nationally, and internationally) through conferences, publications, and presentations.
• 6. Provides care that is patient- and family-centered, compassionate, and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of disease.
• 7. Practices as a healthcare provider according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
• 8. Adheres to HMH nursing protocols, standards of care, and disease-specific quality indicators.
• 9. Applies evidence-based and value-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices and outcomes.
• 10. Evaluates patient/family transition of care planning, considering resource utilization, cost, quality, safety and self-management promotion for chronic conditions.
• 11. Demonstrates clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills pertinent to the practice specialty.
• 12. Completes medication reconciliations as appropriate.
• 13. Participate in annual APN peer review.
• 14. Translates `best practice` into clinical practice by evaluating current protocols and standards of care.
• 15. Provides culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education to patients and families.
• 16. Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team through participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds.
• 17. Serves as an advocate for patients and families, identifying and addressing obstacles to care progression and escalating issues as appropriate.
• 18. Serves as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team by addressing clinical, process, and system improvement opportunities.
• 19. Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and work groups as necessary.
• 20. Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice and adheres to ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes.
• 21. Collaborates with medical staff to support nursing-led protocols.
• 22. Mentors other APNs, precepts students in APN programs and participates in educational programs for nursing as a clinical expert.
• 23. Identifies patient/family educational needs and collaborates to implement appropriate teaching materials.
• 24. Facilitates and participates in nursing educational programs as a clinical expert.
• 25. Promotes a collaborative work environment supporting the organizational mission, behavior expectations, values, and pillars.
• 26. Promotes innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice.
• 27. Participates in clinical research activities and disseminates findings through practice, education, presentations, and publications.
• 28. Identifies ethical care issues and coordinates interdisciplinary meetings to resolve them.
• 29. Adheres 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.
• 30. Comply with HMH and department-specific scope of services, policies and…