Nurse Practitioner Wound Care Per Diem

				Overview:

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) 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. Wound ostomy APN Preferred.

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.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

* Education:

* Must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree from an NLN/AACN accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

* Licensure & Certifications:

* Current, unrestricted NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
* Current, unrestricted NJ Advanced Practice Nurse License.
* National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner from the AANP or ANCC.
* Valid prescriptive authority in New Jersey, including active CDS and DEA registrations.
* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

* Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

* Proven experience in a relevant patient care setting.
* A collaborative practice agreement with a staff physician must be in place.
* Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficiency with computer platforms, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
* A demonstrated commitment to maintaining clinical competencies through ongoing education and practice.

* Certifications:
* AHA Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
			

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