NP / PA - Transition Care

Transitional Care Advanced Practice Nurse Or Physician Assistant The Transitional Care Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) 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. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant assists, monitors, and manages the day-to-day needs of patients as requested by, in conjunction with, and under the supervision of a physician. Performs the duties and responsibilities of a Physician Assistant according to customary and generally accepted medical standards. Position is located in Brick, NJ.Weekend requirement as needed. No holiday requirement. No on-call requirement. Responsibilities include performing and documenting accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem; ordering, performing, and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate; managing 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; prescribing medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed; and providing care that is patient- and family-centered, compassionate, and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of disease. Qualifications include successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education; excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms; a Physician Assistant License; National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification; AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification; a graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program; a Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program; maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice; experience in a relevant patient care setting (or as regulations dictate); NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License; Advance Practice Nurse License; BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification; Board certified by AANP or ANCC; and AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification. Compensation minimum rate of $149,177.60 annually.