Neuro Hospitalist Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant JFK Neuroscience Institute

Overview

The JFK Neuroscience Institute Neuro Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) 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.

• Conduct inpatient neurology consultations.
• Schedule:
  
  7 days on/7 days off; 8‑hour days starting at 8 or 9 am. Weekends to be discussed. On‑call required.
• 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 pharmacologic indications/contraindications.
• Prescribe medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and New Jersey regulations, providing patient education as needed.
• Seek opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) APN or PA practice recognition locally, nationally, and internationally through conferences,, and presentations.
• Provide patient‑ and family‑centered, compassionate, and effective care to promote health and treat 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 or PA 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 peer review for APN or PA.
• 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.
• Serve as an 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 by 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‑ or PA‑led protocols.
• Mentor other APNs or PAs, precept students in APN or PA programs, and participate in educational programs for nursing or medicine as a clinical expert.
• Identify patient/family educational needs and collaborate to implement appropriate teaching materials.
• 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 New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, ensuring compliance with all applicable statutes and professional standards.
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