PA (First Assist) / NP (RNFA) - Surgery

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Perth Amboy, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks a Physician Assistant First Assist (or Advanced Practice Nurse with RNFA) to join a collaborative care team in New Jersey. You will assess and implement patient care, demonstrate leadership, and support ethical decision‑making in high‑acuity settings.

Required are PA license or NP with RNFA, BLS/ACLS, and NCCPA or ANCC/AANP certification, plus a collaborative agreement with physicians. Weekend/holiday/on‑call schedules apply.

Qualifications

• 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 Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs.
• Collaborate with physicians and hospital teams to coordinate patient care.
• Provide patient and family education and guidance as part of coordinated care.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Clinical leadership

Education

Physician Assistant program (AMA accredited)

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

Master's or Doctorate in NP program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

The Physician Assistant (First Assist) 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 oNurse Practitioner 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.

Schedule

• Weekends as Needed
• Holiday Work As Needed
• On-Call Commitment Required

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. 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