**Advance Practice Nurse

Hackensack University Medical Center, one of the foremost healthcare providers in the country and winner of four consecutive designations of the Magnet Award has excellent opportunities available for Advance Practice Nurses Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing. Master's degree. 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. Experience in relevant patient care setting or as regulations dictate. Current valid NJ State Professional Registered Nurse license. Maintains certification as APN in New Jersey. Maintains National or Board Certification as appropriate in area of specialty. Maintains American Heart Association Basic Life Support HCP certification. In collaborative agreement with physicians on staff -- fulfills terms of collaborative agreement.The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) is an expert and patient advocate in a particular specialty or subspecialty of nursing practice. This position manages a group of clinically complex or resource intensive patients. Management includes assessing, diagnosing, planning, and prescribing pharmacological (in a collaborative practice) and non-pharmacological treatment for health problems according to established protocols, standards of care, health promotion, and preventive care within a specialized area of practice. Performs the role of advanced practice nurse through clinical practice, education, research and consultation with multidisciplinary groups utilizing a holistic approach to wellness. Demonstrates clinical expertise and utilizes advanced assessment skills in areas of clinical specialty to propose intervention and/or action plan utilizing evidence-based research to achieve positive outcomes for patients and families. Prioritizes and evaluates patient/family progress towards health outcome achievement utilizing a multidisciplinary approach. Provides culturally appropriate health promotion and disease/injury prevention strategies based on age, learning theory, epidemiological principles, developmental levels, learning needs, readiness, and ability to learn. Coordinates the development of evidenced-based practice protocols and standards of care that include interventions and treatments to achieve desired outcomes, including clinical, financial, and patient/family satisfaction.We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. Please apply online. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a smoke-free environment. Hackensack University Medical Center - Celebrating Eleven Consecutive Years of Magnet Excellence. Apply Online