PA (First Assist) / NP (RNFA)- Neurosurgery Inpatient (Multi-Campus)

Neurosurgery Inpatient Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner

The Neurosurgery Inpatient Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (RNFA/First Assist) assists, monitors, and manages the day-to-day needs of patients as requested by, in conjunction with, and under the supervision of a physician. Performs the duties and responsibilities of a Physician Assistant according to customary and generally accepted medical standards.

Multiple campus coverage (JSUMC, OUMC, and RMC)

Weekends as needed holiday work as needed no on-call required

Responsibilities include providing medical services under the supervision of a licensed physician, performing and documenting accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments, ordering, performing, and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures, managing general medical and surgical conditions, prescribing medication safely and effectively, seeking opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) PA practice recognition, providing care that is patient- and family-centered, practicing as a healthcare provider according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff, applying evidence-based and value-based medicine, evaluating patient/family transition of care planning, demonstrating clinical expertise, translating best practice into clinical practice, providing culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education, facilitating consistent, coordinated care, serving as an advocate for patients and families, serving as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team, participating in organizational and departmental meetings, demonstrating the highest level of accountability for professional practice, promoting a collaborative work environment, mentoring other PAs, precepting students in PA programs, participating in educational programs, identifying patient/family educational needs, promoting innovation, participating in clinical research activities, identifying ethical care issues, complying with HMH and department-specific scope of services, policies and procedures, adhering to HMH infection control and safety policies, and other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications include a graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program, a master's or doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, maintaining clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice, experience in a relevant patient care setting, a national provider identifier (NPI), prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration according to New Jersey state law, a collaborative agreement with physicians on staff, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and certifications required include NJ state professional registered nurse license, advance practice nurse license, BLS AHA basic health care life support HCP certification, board certified by AANP or ANCC, AHA advanced cardiac life support certification, RNFA or willing to obtain, and acute care NP cert.

Compensation minimum rate of $156,977.60 annually.