PA (First Assist) / NP (RNFA) - Cardiac Surgery PER DIEM

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. in Hackensack, NJ seeks a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with RNFA to assist, monitor, and manage patient needs under physician supervision. The role performs PA duties under standard medical guidelines in a hospital setting.

Two years of cardiac PA experience is required, with weekend and holiday coverage as needed and no on-call requirement. Licensure and certifications must include NJ RN license, APN license, BLS, ACLS, and RNFA credential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• The PA/APN with RNFA assists, monitors, and manages the day-to-day needs of patients under the supervision of a physician.
• Performs duties and responsibilities of a Physician Assistant according to standard medical practices.

Skills

communication skills

computer skills

clinical teamwork

Education

Physician Assistant program (AMA accredited)

NP degree (MS/PhD)

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

The Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with RNFA assists, monitors, and manages the day-to-day needs of patients as requested by, in conjunction with, and under the supervision of a physician. Performs the duties and responsibilities of a Physician Assistant according to customary and generally accepted medical standards.

Position is located in Hackensack, NJ.

Two years of experience as a cardiac PA required.

Weekends and holidays required as needed.

No on-call requirement.

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 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.

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.
• Licenses and Certifications Required: 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. Licenses and Certifications 5. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification. 6. RNFA cert

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• 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.
• Licenses and Certifications 5. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• 6. RNFA cert