PA (First Assist) / NP (RNFA)- Neurosurgery Inpatient (Multi-Campus)

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks an experienced Neurosurgery Inpatient Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (RNFA/First Assist) to assist, monitor, and manage day-to-day patient needs under physician supervision.

The role follows standard medical practices and collaborates with surgeons on staff. Required credentials include NLN/AACN nursing program, NP degree, NPI, prescriptive authority, and state licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist, monitor, and manage day-to-day patient needs under physician supervision.
• Perform duties of a Physician Assistant according to medical standards.

Skills

NPI

Prescriptive authority

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Education

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

Master's or Doctorate in NP program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

The Neurosurgery Inpatient Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (RNFA/First Assist) 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.

Multiple campus coverage (JSUMC, OUMC, and RMC)

Weekends as Needed
Holiday Work As Needed
No On-Call Required

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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 & 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.
5. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
6. RNFA or willing to obtain
7. Acute Care NP cert

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.