NP/PA - Surgery Float Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks an experienced per diem PA or NP to serve as an outpatient float provider. The role covers gaps when primary APPs are out, with onboarding involving shadowing and orientation across multiple specialties.

The position emphasizes continuity of care, collaboration with physicians and nursing staff, and flexible, short-term coverage across clinics. No panel-based duties are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program and NP or PA training.
• Masters or Doctorate in Nursing Practice or Physician Assistant program.
• Must maintain active clinical competencies and relevant licensure.
• Experience in outpatient clinical settings preferred.
• NPI and prescribing authority as required by NJ law.

Responsibilities

• Provide general outpatient support across multiple services.
• Assist with post-operative and follow-up visits.
• Handle patient calls, messages, and care coordination.
• Enter orders, review results, and close care gaps.
• Ensure timely documentation and smooth care handoffs.

Skills

Outpatient care

EMR proficiency

Communication

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Education

NP degree (MSN/NP)”

PA program (AMA/CAA)**

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) 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.

We are seeking an experienced per diem PA or NP to function as an outpatient float provider, covering gaps when primary APPs (PAs/APNs) are out due to PTO, leave, or temporary vacancies.

This role is designed to ensure continuity of care and operational support in the outpatient setting during short-term absences, with occasional opportunities for longer coverage (e.g., maternity leave).

This is not a panel-based role. The provider will not carry their own patient panel and is expected to step in briefly across multiple services to support physicians and clinical teams.

Per diem, as-needed coverage, No set days or standing schedule.

The initial onboarding may include approximately two days per week for one month for shadowing and orientation across multiple specialties

The float APP will provide general outpatient support, including but not limited to:

• Seeing post-operative and follow-up patients
• Assisting with patient phone calls, messages, and care coordination
• Supporting physicians by entering orders, managing results, and closing care gaps
• Helping ensure orders, documentation, and workflows are completed accurately and timely
• Providing coverage to maintain smooth handoffs when an APP is unexpectedly or temporarily out
• Collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and office teams to keep clinics running efficiently

Scope & Flexibility:

Expected to support multiple outpatient specialties, rather than a single focused service line

Must be comfortable working without long-term patient relationships and adapting quickly to different practice environments

Strong generalist skill set preferred over narrow subspecialization

Experienced PA or NP with outpatient clinical experience

Comfortable stepping into new workflows and specialties with minimal ramp-up

Strong clinical judgment, communication, and EMR proficiency

Flexible, adaptable, and team-oriented

Prior float, locums, or cross-specialty experience is a plus

Purpose of the Role

This position exists to fill operational and clinical gaps, not replace permanent providers. The goal is to ensure continuity, reduce physician burden, and maintain outpatient clinic flow during short-term absences.

Nurse Practitioner Requirements

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. Not Applicable. Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License. 2. NJ Advance Practice Nurse License. 3. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. 4. Board certified by AANP or ANCC. Licenses and Certifications: 1.AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Physician Assistant Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.
• Licensure & Certifications:
  • Current, unrestricted NJ Physician Assistant License.
  • Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with computer platforms, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.

• Certifications:
  • Current AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.