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Hackensack Meridian Health · 3 weeks ago

Nurse Practitioner Internal Family Medicine Carrier Clinic

Belle Mead, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Internal Medicine Medical Nurse Practitioner at Carrier Clinic. The role involves utilizing a patient-centered coordinated care model to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals across a pediatric to adult patient population, while collaborating with healthcare teams and adhering to ethical practices.

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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 as outlined in the delineation of privileges

Adheres to HMH nursing protocols, standards of care, and disease-specific quality indicators

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

Completes medication reconciliations as appropriate

Participate in annual APN peer review

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 addressing 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

Collaborates with medical staff to support nursing-led protocols

Mentors other APNs, precepts students in APN programs and participates in educational programs for nursing as a clinical expert

Identifies patient/family educational needs and collaborates to implement appropriate teaching materials

Facilitates and participates in nursing educational programs as a clinical expert

Promotes a collaborative work environment supporting the organizational mission, behavior expectations, values, and pillars

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, ensuring 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

Qualification

Master'sDoctorate degreeNJ State Professional Registered Nurse LicenseAdvance Practice Nurse LicenseBLS AHA CertificationNational Provider IdentifierPrescriptive authorityBoard certified by AANPANCCProficient computer skillsCollaborative agreement with physiciansContinuing educationExperience in patient careCommunication skills