Nurse Practitioner FT Day Neuro NBI at RWJBarnabas Health – NEWARK, New Jersey

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Neurosciences APP's - NBI

Req #: 0000238538

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Stroke Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Nurse Practitioner

Location: Newark Beth Israel, New Jersey

Job Type: Full-Time

Required License/Certification: APN (NP) License in New Jersey, Board Certification

Position Summary

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Stroke Center team,
• This APP role will provide expert clinical management and coordination of care for stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) patients across the continuum of care, encompassing both inpatient acute care management and outpatient clinic follow-up,
• The APP will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary stroke team, including neurologists, neurosurgeons, nursing staff, therapists, and care coordinators, to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care and optimize patient outcomes,

Key Responsibilities

Inpatient Clinical Management:

• Conduct comprehensive history and physical examinations for admitted stroke and TIA patients within the emergency department and inpatient units
• Formulate diagnoses, order and interpret diagnostic tests (e,g, neuroimaging, lab work), and develop comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising/collaborating neurologist
• Manage acute stroke protocols, including evaluation for intravenous thrombolysis and endovascular thrombectomy, in accordance with established guidelines (AHA/ASA)
• Serve as an active member of the Code Stroke response team assuring necessary orders are placed and standard of care is met
• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as necessary, and facilitate timely and appropriate discharge planning in collaboration with the care coordination team
• Provide real-time education and clinical mentorship to nursing staff and other team members regarding acute stroke management and standards of care,

Outpatient Clinical Management:

• Manage dedicated outpatient stroke and TIA follow-up clinics
• Provide comprehensive secondary stroke prevention education, counseling, and management of risk factors (e,g,, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, smoking cessation)
• Assess long-term recovery, address post-stroke complications (e,g, spasticity, depression, fatigue), and coordinate ongoing rehabilitation needs
• Ensure smooth transitions of care by reviewing discharge summaries, reconciling medications, and making appropriate referrals to community resources or specialists

Programmatic Support & Quality Improvement:

• Actively participate in the Stroke Program's quality improvement initiatives, data collection, and performance metric reporting to maintain and advance Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center (or Primary Stroke Center) certification standards
• Contribute to the development and revision of clinical protocols, order sets, and patient education materials
• Engage in stroke research initiatives and professional development activities to remain current with advances in neuroscience,

Qualifications

Required:

• Current, unrestricted license to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in the State of New Jersey
• Current national certification from an accredited body (e,g,, ANCC, AANP, NCCPA)
• Masters degree required; Doctorate preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an APN; experience in Neurology, Neurosurgery, Critical Care, or Emergency Medicine preferred
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire
• Strong clinical knowledge base in stroke management and neurosciences, guided by evidence-based practices (AHA/ASA guidelines)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills