PA (First Assist) NP (RNFA) - Operating Room

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks a First Assist Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse with RNFA. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and collaboration with the hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health needs.

The successful candidate will have an approved PA program or NP program (Master's/Doctorate), NJ PA or NP licensure, NCCPA cert, and BLS/ACLS. Strong communication and computer skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program.
• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Licensure as NJ Physician Assistant and board certification (NCCPA).
• Prescriptive authority through CDS/DEA registration per NJ state law.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Proficient in MS Office and Google Suite; strong written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Utilize a patient-centered coordinated care model to assess, plan, and implement care.
• Collaborate with the practice/hospital team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Provide direct clinical practice and leadership in the RNFA/APN role.
• Engage in coaching, research, and ethical decision-making activities.
• Fulfilling weekend/holiday on-call requirements as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

NLN/AACN nursing program

NP Master's/Doctorate

NPI

Prescriptive authority (NJ CDS/DEA)

PA License

AANP/ANCC certification

BLS

ACLS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

The First Assist Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with RNFA utilizes a patient-centered coordinated care model, demonstrating competencies in leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation/collaboration, coaching/guiding, research, and ethical decision-making. The First Assist Physician Assistant or APN with RNFA works collaboratively with the practice/hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs. First Assist experience is required.

Work Hours and Schedule

• Weekends as Needed
• Holiday Work As Needed
• On-Call Commitment 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.
• 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.
• Advance Practice Nurse License.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• Board certified by AANP or ANCC.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• RNFA cert