Advanced Practice Professional; NP​/PA), Neurocritical Care; Per Diem), Morristown

Position: Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA), Neurocritical Care (Per Diem), Morristown
JOB DESCRIPTION

Atlantic Health System is hiring a Per Diem Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA) for Neurocritical Care in Morristown

Atlantic Health System, one of New Jersey's largest non-profit healthcare networks, is seeking a Per Diem Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA) to join the Trauma and Acute Care Center. Morristown Medical Center's Luciano Family Trauma and Acute Care Center is verified as a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and designated a Level II by the state of New Jersey.

This is an outstanding position for career growth as the ideal candidate will be given plenty of hands-on opportunities to further develop current skills in a highly collegial and multidisciplinary team environment.

The primary role of the Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA) is to provide clinical management for critically ill complex neuro patients utilizing evidence-based clinical practice standards under the supervision of the Neuro ICU attending physician. The APP will also be expected to assist with emergency management of neuro patients outside of the ICU as needed. A 24-hour coverage model will be divided amongst multiple APP's.

This is a per diem role, requiring the flexibility to work a minimum of two shifts per month.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

• Obtain health histories and complete neuro and physical examinations. Document pertinent findings. Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests. Explain the necessity and nature of anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, families, healthcare team members, and students.
• Formulate and implement a treatment plan in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Assess the patient for change in status and institute appropriate interventions to stabilize the patient.
• Provide family-centered care by communicating with the family regarding the changing health care needs of the patient.
• Support IRB-approved clinical research /trials through a variety of activities.
• Perform and participate in quality performance improvement activities and clinical research.
• Serve as a clinical expert and leadership consultant to nursing, healthcare team members, and the larger community.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Comprehensive Occurrence Malpractice Policy
• Outstanding growth & mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey
• ACLS and BLS required
• ENLS Certified is preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in Neurocritical Care required
• Must have excellent communication and computer skills

Please apply to learn more about this opportunity.

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ABOUT US

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is;
Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation.

Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Centra State Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of All Spire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• 100 Best Companies to Work For and FORTUNE magazine for 15 years
• Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
• 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
• Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
• Gold-Level "Well Workplace":
  Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for "Millennia ls" Great Place to Work and FORTUNE magazine
• One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care:
  Great Place to Work and FORTUNE magazine
• Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
• NJ Sustainable Business

Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.

We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Health grades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in…