Advanced Practice Clinician, Neurocritical Care

Job DescriptionAtlantic Health System is hiring a Per Diem Advanced Practice Clinician for Neurocritical Care in Morristown Atlantic Health System, one of New Jersey's largest non-profit healthcare networks, is seeking a Per Diem Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) to join the Trauma and Acute Care Center. Morristown Medical Center's Luciano Family Trauma and Acute Care Center is verified as a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and designated a Level II by the state of New Jersey. This is an outstanding position for career growth as the ideal candidate will be given plenty of hands-on opportunities to further develop current skills in a highly collegial and multidisciplinary team environment. The primary role of the Advanced Practice Clinician is to provide clinical management for critically ill complex neuro patients utilizing evidence-based clinical practice standards under the supervision of the Neuro ICU attending physician. The APC will also be expected to assist with emergency management of neuro patients outside of the ICU as needed. A 24-hour coverage model will be divided amongst multiple APC's. This is a per diem role, requiring the flexibility to work a minimum of two shifts per month. Additional Responsibilities Include: Obtain health histories and complete neuro and physical examinations. Document pertinent findings. Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests. Explain the necessity and nature of anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, families, healthcare team members, and students. Formulate and implement a treatment plan in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. Assess the patient for change in status and institute appropriate interventions to stabilize the patient. Provide family-centered care by communicating with the family regarding the changing health care needs of the patient. Support IRB-approved clinical research /trials through a variety of activities. Perform and participate in quality performance improvement activities and clinical research. Serve as a clinical expert and leadership consultant to nursing, healthcare team members, and the larger community.Benefits Competitive hourly rate Comprehensive Occurrence Malpractice Policy Outstanding growth & mentorship opportunitiesQualifications Master's degree in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey ACLS and BLS required ENLS Certified is preferred 1-2 years of experience in Neurocritical Care required Must have excellent communication and computer skillsPlease apply to learn more about this opportunity. ID: 34545About UsABOUT USAt Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include: Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ Atlantic Home Care and Hospice Atlantic Mobile Health Atlantic RehabilitationWe also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades: 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) One of the 100 Best Workplaces for "Millennials" Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets NJ Sustainable Business Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.EEO STATEMENTAtlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.About the TeamCritical Care AHS boasts several state-of-the-art intensive care units across all hospital campuses. These ICU's include advanced equipment and technology which allows us to manage complex, critically ill patients across multiple service lines. Some of these populations include: trauma/surgery, medicine, neuro, and cardiac surgery. Many of our ICU's are recipients of the Beacon Award from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, which represents the high-quality patient care that is provided within a strong multidisciplinary framework that leads to excellent clinical outcomes. All of the medical centers are designated Stroke Centers by the Joint Commission, with MMC, CMC, NMC, and HMC designated as Primary Stroke Centers and OMC being designated as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, providing diagnostics and therapeutics to the neurologically injured patient population, including advanced neuro intervention and monitoring. Morristown Medical Center is designated as a Level 1 trauma center by the American College of Surgeons and is a primary and referral destination for critically ill trauma patients within the region. MMC also boasts one of the largest cardiac surgery programs in the northeast, with two dedicated Cardiac Surgery ICU's on its campus. Each medical center consists of a team of highly skilled and dedicated critical care health care professionals who provide extraordinary caring each and every day and are committed to supporting patients and their families during both the acute and post-acute phases of critical illness. AHS has established the first Post-ICU Care Center in NJ recognized by the Critical and Acute Illness Recovery Organization©, which is a resource for patients who are recovering from critical illness.