Norristown, Pennsylvania
Rolla, Missouri
Posted: 10-Nov-24
Location: Edison, New Jersey
Type: Full Time
Salary: 120-160K
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Internal Number: 2024-152190
Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner to join the Pediatric Hospital Physician Group at JFK University Medical Center, located in Edison, New Jersey. The pediatric hospital medicine program provides round the clock inpatient care in a 22 bed general pediatric unit. Several medical and surgical subspecialists are available.
- Full-time, employed position
- 24/7 coverage includes nights/weekends
- Work under the supervision of Pediatric Hospitalists in the in-patient setting. Participate in quality improvement projects and departmental committees. Attend division and departmental meetings.
- Admit patients on behalf of the attending physician
- Perform patient histories and physical examinations, evaluate and treat patients in the inpatient-unit
- Write discharge summaries and assist the physician attending in providing adequate handoff to the primary care physician
- Perform basic pediatric procedures: intravenous catheter placement, LP, nasogastric tube placement, bladder catheterization, etc.
Previous inpatient pediatric experience as an advanced provider or pediatric fellowship highly considered.
https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/locations/jfk-university-medical-center/about-us
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
1. Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing
2. Master's Degree
3. Maintains clinical competencies through participating in continuing educational programs (contact hours per years), and clinical practice as mandated by Board of Nursing and national certification body.
4. Experience in relevant patient care setting or as regulations dictate.
5. Experience as a pediatric Advanced Provider or fellowship training.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
1. Master's Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse
2. Minimum of 3 years professional experience.
3. Strong organizational and computer skills
4. Effective verbal and written communication skills
5. Emotional intelligence, critical thinking and effective interpersonal skills
6. Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities
7. Valid Driver's license
Licenses and Certifications Required:
1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
2. Advanced Practice Nurse Cetification (w/ Master's Degree).
3. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
Licenses and Certifications Preferred: 1. CPR certification