First Assist Physician Assistant / Acute Care APN with RNFA

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a First Assist Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with RNFA to utilize a patient-centered coordinated care model. The role involves collaborating with the healthcare team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals.

The ideal candidate will have relevant experience, licenses, and certifications, including a Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited program. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a relevant patient care setting.
• Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice.
• Collaborative agreement with physicians on staff.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes a patient-centered coordinated care model.
• Works collaboratively with the practice/hospital team.
• Assesses, plans, and implements care for individuals.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google Suite)

Education

Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program

Job description

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

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Physician Assistant)

1. Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
3. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications (Physician Assistant)

1. Physician Assistant License.
2. National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
3. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
4. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Advanced Practice Nurse)

1. Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program.
2. Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
3. Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice.
4. Experience in a relevant patient care setting (or as regulations dictate).
5. National Provider Identifier (NPI).
6. Prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration according to New Jersey state law.
7. Collaborative agreement with physicians on staff.
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
9. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications (Advanced Practice Nurse)

1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
2. Advance Practice Nurse License.
3. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
4. Board certified by AANP or ANCC.
5. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
6. RNFA cert.