NP / PA - General Surgery

Hackensack Meridian Health, Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Edison, NJ seeks a General Surgery Advanced Practice Nurse APN/PA to provide patient-centered perioperative care as part of a collaborative team.

The role requires completion of a PA program, an NP master's/doctorate, NPI, and licensure with prescriptive authority. Strong communication and computer skills are essential. No weekend, holiday, or on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an AMA-accredited PA program.
• NP master's or doctoral degree required.
• NPI and state licensure required; prescriptive authority with CDS/DEA.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered care within a collaborative surgical team.
• Assess, plan, and implement perioperative care for patients.
• Lead, mentor, and participate in quality improvement and research activities.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Proficient computer skills (MS Office/

RNFA cert

Prescriptive authority (CDS/DEA)

Collaborative practice with physicians

Education

Approved PA program (AMA COE)

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

Master's or Doctorate in NP program

Job description

The General Surgery Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) 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.

Position is located in Edison, NJ.

No weekend requirement.

No holiday requirement.

No on-call requirement.

NP requires RNFA cert.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

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

Licenses and Certifications Required:

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

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 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 (or as regulations dictate).
• National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• 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.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• 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 cert