What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant Nurse Practioner Stroke Unit Per Diem Nights position at HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MED CNTR?
The Stroke Team per diem Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner assists, monitors, and manages the day-to-day needs of patients as requested by, in conjunction with, and under the supervision of a physician. Shift needed: 7pm to 8:30am
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.2. Experience in Neurology as an APP: Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. Physician Assistant License. 2. Certification by the National Commission for Certified Physician's Assistants (NCCPA) within one year of initial employment by the Medical Center 3. BLS and ACLS license
Nurse Practitioner Qualifications:
1.Independently participates in continuing education and maintains documentation.
2. Serve as a clinical resource to nursing staff, patients, and other multidisciplinary team members for improvement which promote excellence in care and clinical outcomes.
Participates in policy/procedure reviews for updating with current evidence-based and value-based practices
4. Promotes a collaborative work environment which supports the organizational mission, behavior expectations and values.
5. Promotes innovation within clinical practice by seeking opportunities to bring new clinical knowledge into practice.
6. Identifies ethical care issues and coordinates interdisciplinary collaborative meetings to resolve those issues.
7. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
8. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
9. Demonstrates willingness to be flexible in order to meet departmental/physician/patient needs.
10. Participates in quality improvement activities, projects and meetings.
Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing and nurse practitioner
Master Degree in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Practice Nurse National Certification
Maintains clinical competencies through participating in continuing educational programs (contact hours per years), and clinical practice as mandated by Board of Nursing and national certification body.
Unrestricted license to practice in New Jersey.
Eligible for credentialing and appointment to Medical Staff
Maintains clinical competencies through participating in continuing educational programs (contact hours per years), and clinical practice as mandated by Board of Nursing and national certification body.
Unrestricted license to practice in New Jersey.
Eligible for credentialing and appointment to Medical Staff
Experience in Neurology; BLS and ACLS license
