The Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant performs the role utilizing the patient-centered coordinated care model demonstrated through the following competencies: leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation/collaboration, coaching/guiding, research, and ethical decision making. This is inpatient for consultation liaison, with on-call requirements.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing.
- Master's degree.
- Maintains clinical competencies through participating in continuing educational programs (contact hours per year) and clinical practice as mandated by the Board of Nursing and national certification body.
- Experience in relevant patient care setting or as regulations dictate.
- In collaborative agreement with physicians on staff - fulfills terms of collaborative agreement.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
- Advance Practice Nurse License.
- AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
- Maintains Nation or Board Certification as appropriate in area of specialty.
OR
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Physician Assistant License.
- Certification by the National Commission for Certified Physician's Assistants (NCCPA) within one year of initial employment by the Medical Center.
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