NP (RNFA) / PA - Otolaryngology ENT

Otolaryngology Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) utilizes a patient-centered coordinated care model, demonstrating competencies in leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation/collaboration, coaching/guiding, research, and ethical decision-making. The APN works collaboratively with the practice/hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs.

Responsibilities include performing and documenting accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem. Ordering, performing, and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate. Managing general medical and surgical conditions based on comprehensive knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and the indications and contraindications of pharmacologic agents and other treatment modalities. Prescribing medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed.

No weekends required, holiday work as needed on-call commitment required. Nurse Practitioner candidates must also have RNFA.

Qualifications include a graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program, master's or doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice, experience in a relevant patient care setting, national provider identifier, prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration according to New Jersey state law, collaborative agreement with physicians on staff, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proficient computer skills.

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, and RNFA certification.

Compensation minimum rate of $156,644.80 annually. Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.