Meridian Health Looking for Neuro Icu Critical Care – Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner (full Time) at New Jersey Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a full time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Neuro Crirical Care Department at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. In this role, the NP or PA assists, monitors, and manages the day-to-day needs of patients as requested by, in conjunction with, and under the supervision of a physician. The NP or PA will provide exceptional patient care for critically ill patients in a dedicated 13 bed NEURO ICU which is part of the Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. The NP or PA will see patients with an array of critical conditions including: intracerebral hemorrhages, ischemic strokes, subarachnoid hemorrhages, status epilepticus, brain and spine infections, malignancy, aneurysms, subdural and epidural hematomas, nerve conduction disorders and other neurosurgical and neurological emergencies. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team of critical care intensivists, pharmacists, educators, advanced practitioners, nurses and other support staff.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously manage the medical care of neuro-critical care patients.
• Participate in daily rounds with an attending physician and develop/implement clinical care plans for each patient based on their specific needs.
• Enter necessary orders.
• Perform bedside procedures within their scope of practice.
• Hold and/or participate in family meetings.
• Perform detailed physical exams.
• Demonstrate accurate and timely documentation of detailed patient history and physical exams, consults and daily progress notes.
• Participate in academic and professional development through attendance and/or participation at national/regional conferences.
• Complete mandatory Hackensack Meridian Health and Neuro Critical care training as assigned.
• Ensure adherence to Joint Commission standards and all related corporate policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Promotes knowledge and compliance with regulatory requirements related to patient safety.
• Treat all patients and co-workers with dignity and respect.
• Must be able to work some night shifts
• Assist in the education of patient care staff in the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Equipment utilization and education includes, but is not limited to; external ventricular drains, intracranial pressure monitors, pupilometer, central lines, arterial lines, mechanical ventilators, electrocardiogram, electroencephalography, normothermia equipment and Tissue Plasminogen Activator utilization and administration.
• Participates in the orientation of new Neuro ICU team members in coordination with the management team in the Neuro ICU.
• Assists patients and caregivers with educational needs, problem resolution, and health management across the continuum of care.
• Participates in development of policies and procedures for the Neuro ICU. Contributes actively to a variety of committees and the shared governance structure to improve the overall system’s delivery of neuro critical care across the continuum, including but not limited to participation in the maintenance and renewal of the Comprehensive Stroke Program Certification.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Physician Assistant – Successful completion of a physician’s assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education & NJ Physician Assistant License
• Nurse Practitioner – Successful completion of an approved ACNP or Adult NP program, Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing, NJ Advanced Practice Liccense and NJ Registered Nurse License, ongoing maintenece of clinical competencies through Continuing Education programs and clincial practice as mandated by board of nursing and national certificatino body
• Master’s degree
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Neuro Critical Care Experience
• Must be able to work some night shifts

Preferred:

• 3 years of professional experience
• Strong organizational and computer skills
• Effective verbal and written comunication skills
• Emotional intellegence, critical thinkning and effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification
• CPR Certificaiton