<span>Nurse Practitioner EPS Cath Lab</span>

Hackensack Meridian Health - Neptune City, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Neptune City, NJ

Hospitals

About the position

The Nurse Practitioner in the EPS/Cath Lab at Jersey Shore University Medical Center plays a crucial role in providing patient-centered care through leadership, clinical practice, and collaboration with healthcare teams. This position involves assessing, planning, and implementing care for patients with health and safety needs, while adhering to regulatory standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical assessments, treatments, and clearances for HMH applicants and external customers according to regulatory standards.
• Performs clinical care professionally, serving as a customer advocate and role model.
• Ensures clinical practice aligns with NJ Board of Medical Examiners regulations and HMH policies.
• Develops and implements appropriate plans of care for patients.
• Facilitates patient teaching and support programs for patients and employers.
• Evaluates current protocols and standards of care to translate best practices into clinical practice.
• Supports the development of evidence-based practice protocols and standards of care.
• Applies evidence and value-based practices to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Provides medication safely and effectively to promote recovery from on-the-job injuries or illnesses.
• Prescribes medications and recommends over-the-counter medications as appropriate.
• Initiates laboratory tests, immunizations, and diagnostic tests as per regulations.
• Demonstrates competent clinical skills with treatment plans using effective screening tests or procedures.
• Collaborates with physicians and consults with other healthcare team members effectively.
• Demonstrates effective interdisciplinary communication skills to achieve results.
• Provides accurate and organized documentation of findings and education.
• Participates in continuing education and maintains documentation of competencies.
• Provides culturally diverse and educationally appropriate education related to patient care.
• Serves as a clinical resource to nursing staff and multidisciplinary team members.
• Participates in policy/procedure reviews to update with current evidence-based practices.
• Acts as a resource for staff addressing clinical and process improvement opportunities.
• Promotes a collaborative work environment supporting organizational values.
• Promotes innovation in clinical practice by integrating new knowledge.
• Identifies ethical care issues and coordinates meetings to resolve them.
• Floats to various clinic locations as needed.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Requirements

• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing.
• Master's Degree in nursing.
• Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice as mandated by the Board of Nursing.
• Experience in a relevant patient care setting.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Minimum of 3 years professional experience.
• Strong organizational and computer skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Emotional intelligence and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities.
• Valid Driver's license.