PA/NP Emergency Medicine Per Diem
Hackensack Meridian Health · Hackensack, NJ · Yesterday
Healthcare$79.23/hrOther
About the role
The Per Diem Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner utilizes a patient-centered coordinated care model, demonstrating competencies in leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation/collaboration, coaching/guiding, research, and ethical decision-making. The PA/APN works collaboratively with the practice/hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs. Weekends and Holidays as needed.
Responsibilities
- 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 comprehensive knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and the indications and contraindications of pharmacologic agents and other treatment modalities.
- Prescribes medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed.
- Seeks opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) APN practice recognition (locally, nationally, and internationally) through conferences, publications, and presentations.
- Provides care that is patient- and family-centered, compassionate, and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of disease.
- PRACTICES AS A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER ACCORDING TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE MEDICAL STAFF AND BYLAWS OUTLINED IN THE DELINEATION OF PRIVILEGES.
- APPLIES EVIDENCE-BASED AND VALUE-BASED MEDICINE TO SYSTEMATICALLY ANALYZE AND IMPROVE PATIENT CARE PRACTICES AND OUTCOMES.
- EVALUATES PATIENT/FAMILY TRANSITION OF CARE PLANNING, CONSIDERING RESOURCE UTILIZATION, COST, QUALITY, SAFETY AND SELF-MANAGEMENT PROMOTION FOR CHRONIC CONDITIONS.
- DEMONSTRATES CLINICAL EXPERTISE THROUGH ADVANCED ASSESSMENT AND PROCEDURAL SKILLS PERTINENT TO THE PRACTICE SPECIALTY.
- TRANSLATES `BEST PRACTICE' INTO CLINICAL PRACTICE BY EVALUATING CURRENT PROTOCOLS AND STANDARDS OF CARE.
- PROVIDES CULTURALLY SENSITIVE AND EDUCATIONALLY APPROPRIATE HEALTH MANAGEMENT EDUCATION TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES.
- FACILITATES CONSISTENT, COORDINATED CARE AND CLEAR COMMUNICATION AMONG ALL MEMBERS OF THE HEALTHCARE TEAM THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN DAILY INTERDISCIPLINARY ROUNDS.
- SERVES AS AN ADVOCATE FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES, IDENTIFYING AND ADDRESSING OBSTACLES TO CARE PROGRESSION AND ESCALATING ISSUES AS APPROPRIATE.
- SERVES AS A CLINICAL RESOURCE FOR THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM BY ADDRESSES CLINICAL, PROCESS, AND SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
- PARTICIPATES IN ORGANIZATIONAL AND DEPARTMENTAL MEETINGS, COMMITTEES, AND WORKGROUPS AS NECESSARY.
- DEMONSTRATES THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF ACCOUNTABILITY FOR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND ADHERES TO ETHICAL PRINCIPLES REGARDING PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY, INFORMED CONSENT, AND ADVERSE OUTCOMES.
- PROMOTES A COLLABORATIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION, BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS, VALUES, AND PILARS.
- PROMOTES INNOVATION BY INTEGRATING NEW CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE INTO PRACTICE.
- PARTICIPATES IN CLINICAL RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AND DISSEMINATES FINDINGS THROUGH PRACTICE, EDUCATION, PRESENTATIONS, AND PUBLICATIONS.
- IDENTIFIES ETHICAL CARE ISSUES AND COORDINATES INTERDISCIPLINARY MEETINGS TO RESOLVE THEM.
- ADHERES TO THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND SCOPE OF PRACTICE DEFINED BY THE NJ DIVISION OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, ENFORCING COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE STATUTES AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS.
- COMPLY WITH HMH AND DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC SCOPE OF SERVICES, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AS APPLICABLE TO ROLE.
- OTHER DUTIES AND/OR PROJECTS AS ASSIGNED.
- ADHERES TO HMH ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program.
- Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice.
- Experience in a relevant patient care setting (or as regulations dictate).
- National Provider Identifier (NPI).
- Prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration according to New Jersey state law.
- Collaborative agreement with physicians on staff.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred
- Not Applicable.
Licenses and Certifications Required
- NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
- Advance Practice Nurse License.
- BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
- Board certified by AANP or ANCC.
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred
- Not Applicable.
Licenses and Certifications Required
- Physician Assistant License.
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
- BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
- AHA. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.