NP/PA - Primary Care

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Woodbridge Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) for the HMH Metropark Health and Wellness center in Edison, NJ. The role emphasizes patient-centered, coordinated care, working with the hospital team to assess and implement care plans in an outpatient setting.

Preferred candidates include experienced primary care Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants, with strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, and with a valid NJ PA or

Qualifications

• 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 Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the hospital team to assess and implement care plans.
• Demonstrate leadership, clinical practice, consultation, and ethical decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patient-care coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Physician Assistant program completed

Nurse Practitioner degree (MSN/DNP)

National Provider Identifier (NPI)

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

An Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) is needed for the HMH Metropark Health and Wellness outpatient facility in Edison, NJ. The APN/PA will utilize a patient-centered, coordinated care model to work collaboratively with the hospital team, assessing and implementing care plans. This role requires demonstrated competency in leadership, clinical practice, consultation, and ethical decision-making. Preference for a experienced primary care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

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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.

OR

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.
• Licenses and Certifications 5. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.