NP/PA Neurosurgery

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver patient-centered, coordinated care in collaboration with the hospital team. The role requires NJ NP/PA credentials, prescriptive authority, and strong communication skills.

The position emphasizes leadership, direct clinical practice, and participation in research and ethical decision-making, with a 4x10 hour shift schedule and weekend requirement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program and NP or PA credentials.
• Prescriptive authority and physician collaboration per state law required.
• Strong communication and computer skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered, coordinated care in collaboration with the practice/hospital team.
• Assess, plan, and implement care for patients with health and safety needs.
• Demonstrate leadership and participate in education and research activities.

Skills

Leadership

Direct clinical practice

Communication skills

Computer skills

Research coordination

Ethical decision-making

Education

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

Master's or Doctorate in NP program

NPI

CDS/DEA prescriptive authority knowledge (NJ)

NJ State RN License

BLS/CPR Certification

ACLS Certification

Board certification (AANP/ANCC)

PA License / NCCPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

The Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant 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. 4 (10) hour shifts with a weekend requirement.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 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.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• 1. Neuro experience or neuro rotation.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• 1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• 2. Advanced Nurse Practitioner (w/ Master's Degree).
• 3. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• 4. Board certified by AANP or ANCC.
• 5. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 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 not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

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