Advanced Practice Nurse; Apn Care Management

Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Care Management RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER Borough of Red Bank, New Jersey

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• 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 HMH APN practice recognition through conferences, publications, and presentations.
• Provide patient‑ and family‑centered, compassionate care that promotes health and treats 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.
• 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, 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.
• Identify ethical care issues and coordinate interdisciplinary meetings to resolve them.
• Adhere 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.
• Comply with HMH and department‑specific scope of services, policies and procedures as applicable to the role.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adhere to HMH…