PA (First Assist) / NP (RNFA) Neurosurgery Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. in New Jersey seeks a Neurosurgery Physician Assistant to assist, monitor, and manage daily patient needs under physician supervision. This per diem role includes weekend coverage and potential weekday shifts as needed.

Candidate must have an approved PA program, NJ licensure, and relevant certifications, with NP or NLN/AACN nursing education preferred for advanced practice. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist, monitor, and manage day-to-day patient needs under physician supervision.
• Collaborate with neurosurgery team to coordinate per diem staffing for weekends and coverage of shifts.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

NP master's/doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

The Neurosurgery Physician Assistant 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.

Per diem will be for weekend work as well as to cover weekday shifts as needed.

Acute Care certified NP with RNFA may be considered.

Weekends as Needed

Holiday Work As Needed

On Call Work No On-Call Required

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.

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.
• Advanced Nurse Practitioner (w/ Master's Degree).
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• Board certified by AANP or ANCC.
• NNP eligible
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.