What are the responsibilities and job description for the NP/PA - Neonatal NICU Level IIIC position at Hackensack Meridian Health?
The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or Physician Assistant utilizes a patient-centered coordinated care model, demonstrating competencies in leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation/collaboration, coaching/guiding, research, and ethical decision-making. The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant works collaboratively with the practice/hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs.
Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital Level IIIC NICU at Hackensack University Medical Center
NNP required or NNP eligible, PA should have completed a NICU fellowship.
Weekends and holidays as needed.
On-call committment required.
https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/services/childrens-health/specialties-and-services/neonatal-intensive-care
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program. 2. Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. 3. Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice. 4. Experience in a relevant patient care setting (or as regulations dictate). 5. National Provider Identifier (NPI). 6. Prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration according to New Jersey state law. 7. Collaborative agreement with physicians on staff. 8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 9. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License. 2. Advanced Nurse Practitioner (w/ Master's Degree). 3. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. 4. Board certified by AANP or ANCC. 5. NNP eligible
5. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
Required Qualifications
Education:
- Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.
- NICU fellowship
Licensure & Certifications:
- Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant License.
- Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with computer platforms, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.