Advance Practice Provider FT Day CBMC Stroke

Job Summary

The Neurology APP will play a key role in the management of acute stroke and neurology patients, with responsibilities that include patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, documentation, consultations, daily rounds, staff education, research support, quality metric participation, billing, and community outreach.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for acute stroke and inpatient neurological patients
• Perform advanced assessments, neurological examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• Complete stroke and neurology consultations in a timely manner
• Conduct daily patient rounds and ongoing management of hospitalized patients
• Document clearly and accurately in accordance with hospital standards
• Order, initiate, and perform appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions
• Prescribe and adjust medications in accordance with collaborative practice agreements and protocols
• Anticipate patient needs, evaluate response to treatment, and modify plans of care as needed
• Support discharge planning and smooth transitions of care
• Support outpatient follow-up and transitions-of-care neurology clinic needs
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing, rehabilitation, case management, and interdisciplinary teams
• Participate in team meetings, conferences, and quality improvement initiatives
• Assist with inpatient staff education and professional development
• Support research trial screening, enrollment, and patient management as applicable
• Participate in data collection, quality metric review, and national database reporting
• Contribute to stroke-related community outreach and education efforts
• Participate in billing for applicable payers

Professional Role Expectations

• Direct Care Provider delivering high-quality, evidence-based patient care
• Consultant facilitating problem-solving with patients, families, staff, and interdisciplinary teams
• Educator promoting learning for patients, staff, students, and community partners
• Researcher supporting scientific inquiry and integrating evidence into clinical practice

Qualifications

• Masters degree in nursing from an accredited program
• Current Advanced Practice Nurse license through the New Jersey State Board of Nursing
• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of New Jersey
• National certification through AANP or ANCC
• CDS and DEA license in New Jersey
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Graduate of an Accredited PA Program
• Current New Jersey PA License
• NCCPA Certification
• 8 stroke CME credits
• NIHSS
• MRS
• ENLS
• Proficient computer skills
• Excellent communication skills

Requirements

• Current Advanced Practice Nurse license through the New Jersey State Board of Nursing
• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of New Jersey
• National certification through AANP or ANCC
• CDS and DEA license in New Jersey
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Graduate of an Accredited PA Program
• Current New Jersey PA License
• NCCPA Certification
• 8 stroke CME credits
• NIHSS
• MRS
• ENLS
• Proficient computer skills
• Excellent communication skills

Professional Attributes

• Demonstrates a coachable mindset, including openness to feedback, willingness to learn, and ability to adapt practice based on guidance and evolving clinical standards
• Engage in continuous professional development and actively seek opportunities to enhance clinical knowledge and skills
• Collaborates effectively within a multidisciplinary team and contributes to a positive, learning-focused environment
• Maintains accountability, professionalism, and commitment to high-quality patient care

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retail Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!