Lead Advanced Practice Clinician, Neurocritical Care

Atlantic Health System is Seeking a Full-Time Lead Advanced Practice Clinician for Neurocritical Care in Morristown 

Atlantic Health System, one of New Jersey's largest non-profit healthcare networks, is seeking a Full-Time Lead 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 Lead Advanced Practice Clinician will have 24/7/365 accountability and oversight of the APP team. The schedule for this position is 3, 12-hour shifts (shifts will vary) with a weekend requirement. Please refer to the job description below to learn more about expected responsibilities: 

Quality of Care: Provides direct or indirect patient care based on identified patient needs for the neuro critical care population. Advocates for patients, family members, and clinical personnel and supports policies and services that advocate for patient rights and optimal healthcare environments. Uses expert knowledge and clinical judgment to identify potential/actual diagnoses and appropriate interventions. Formulates a treatment plan in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team based on clinical findings, interpretation of laboratory results, diagnostic procedures, and patient/family involvement. Performs evidence-based interventions consistently and implements pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for patients within state licensure and hospital privileges. Determines the effectiveness of the treatment plan and reassesses and/or modifies it to achieve optimal health maintenance goals. Assesses the need for, plans, and implements quality improvement programs. Evaluates quality improvement data and formulates evidence-based recommendations to improve the quality of care and clinical practice.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Co-directs the clinical, operational, and administrative initiatives of the NCC APP service in collaboration with physician and nursing leaders.
• Participates in performance improvement activities related to neurology, neurosurgery, and the Neuro ICU. 
• Reviews pertinent clinical and administrative policies annually and ensures APP clinical competency and adherence to policy through practice analysis and case review with physicians. 
• Conducts regularly scheduled meetings with the NCC APPs.
• Oversees onboarding and orientation of new NCC APPs.
• Provides education to NCC APPs in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Participates in the hiring, evaluation, coaching, mentoring, and discipline of the NCC APPs along with physician and nurse leaders.
• Promotes recruitment and retention by providing staff and student guidance, support, and professional development.
• Investigates, evaluates, and recommends supplies and capital equipment. 
• Investigates and resolves NCC APP operational issues in collaboration with physician and nurse leaders.
• Coordinates the scheduling of the NCC APP team to ensure 24/7 coverage.
• Ensures compliance with Medical Staff initiatives, policies, and procedures.
• Assists in the development and implementation of hospital-wide goals related to NCC. 
• Promotes a positive hospital image through participation in community programs, professional programs, networking in a professional organization, and university affiliations.
• Assists and participates in preparing for JC, DOH & other regulatory agency visits. 
• Assists with implementing policies, guidelines, and recommendations of the regulatory bodies.
• Assists, promotes, and improves/develops high standards of patient care management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: Provides anticipatory guidance and counseling regarding wellness, lifestyle, disease risks, and potential changes in health status to staff and clients. Initiates/assists health promotion and disease prevention services cognizant of age, development, risk, geographic location, and culture. Initiates, coordinates, and conducts appropriate health screening tests and immunizations. Recognizes and provides appropriate heal