PA/NP - Supervisor Neurosurgery

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 133,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Supervisor of Neurosurgery APP to oversee care delivery, education, and supervision within the Neurosurgery Department. The role includes directing APP scheduling, performance evaluations, and budget-related activities.

The candidate should have a Master’s degree, 3–5 years Neurosurgery experience, and NJ licensure as an NP or PA with applicable certifications. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for team engagement and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required and 3–5 years experience with Neurosurgery patients or related setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule APPs to ensure proper coverage, PTO, and CME.
• Assist in payroll data input for approval by Manager.
• Support shift assignment processes and internal workflows.
• Track, analyze, and report department data and metrics.
• Lead process improvements in collaboration with the Manager and Department.

Skills

Supervision experience

Leadership

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Change management

Education

Master's degree

3–5 years Neurosurgery experience

NJ NP/PA licensure

NCCPA/AG-ACNP or AACN certification

DEA license

RNFA certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Epic Documentation Platform

Job description

The Supervisor of Neurosurgery APP (Physician Assistant/Nurse Practittioner) provides direct patient care, consultation, performs education research activities, and clinical supervision. The supervisor plays an integral role in oversight of the neurosurgery team inclusive of training and scheduling to support the Neurosurgery Department.

Minimal 3-5 years demonstrated experience working with Neurosurgery patients or in a related setting.

• Responsible for the coordination and scheduling of APPs in the department to maintain proper coverage, also for allowing for PTO and CME.
• Responsible for initial payroll data input to be approved by the Manager.
• Assist the manager to determine internal processes of shift assignments.
• Track, analyze, and report on relevant data and metrics as needed and/or requested.
• Develop, recommend and/or implement actions or process improvements as appropriate in collaboration with the Manager.
• Assist in the development and/or management of budget for assigned area, in collaboration with Manager and Chair. Regularly monitors relevant key financial indicators and performance metrics, modifying business activities where needed in response to changing financial situations.
• Supervise the recruitment, development, coaching, and counseling of team members, in collaboration with the Manager
• Provide performance evaluations/reviews input of the APP staff to the Manager, provide input for evaluations as requested on other staff members.
• Creates and sustains an environment that fosters team member engagement.
• Establishes clear objectives tied to department and/or organizational strategic goals.
• Possessing and monitoring clinical practice and critical thinking to accurately reflect code of ethics, the New Jersey Department of Health requirements, JCAHO, and institutional policies and procedures which provides for effective and safe patient/customer outcomes. 12. Promotes, monitors, and facilitates patient teaching and support programs for patients/families in area of expertise.
• Influences the activities of an individual or group toward goal setting and achievement by serving as a role model by demonstrating current trends in patient care management.
• Works with the manager and/or director to establish clear objectives tied to the department and/or organizational strategic goals.
• Responsible for continuing education and expanding job knowledge.
• Demonstrates an ability to function as an expert clinical resource, providing professional development opportunities for a new team member,
• Mentor Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner students.
• Participates in the development and implementation of continuing education and maintains documentation.
• Develops personal plans of development in the area of clinical expertise, with APPs on goals and objectives for individual growth.
• Utilizes principles of communication and change of theory to establish positive working relationships with physicians, APPs, nursing, administrative and medical center departments to accomplish the goals of Hackensack Meridian Health Network.
• Identifies areas requiring clinical study for performance improvement.
• Promotes and monitors referrals from all units of the hospital, and collaborates with physicians, APPs, nurses and other members of the health care team in patient care planning.
• Demonstrates resource capability within the institution through the use of other disciplines.
• Promotes, monitors, and facilitates patient teaching and support programs for patients/families in area of expertise.
• Promotes continuity of patient care within the institution from admittance to discharge, by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.
• Regularly incorporates new scientific findings into educational programs and/or clinical practice units in areas of expertise.
• Actively participates in the research process and utilizes the information to further enhance the quality of patient care.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned by the manager or director.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Masters Degree required
• Minimal 3-5 years demonstrated experience working with Neurosurgery patients or in a related setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Supervisor experience
• Experience with Google Platform of Docs, Sheets, Slides, Zoom
• Experience with Epic Documentation Platform

Licenses and Certifications Required

• NJ state licensure as an Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certification or

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification or equivalent (AG-ACNP) (American Nurse Credentialing Center)

or AACN (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses).

• Controlled Drug Substances (CDS) certification.
• Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license.
• RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) certification for APN candidates.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred

• ENLS (Emergency Neurological Life Support)
• FCCS (Fundamentals of Critical Care Support)
• SCRN (Stroke Certified Registered Nurse)

Minimum rate of $148,262.40 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to Labor Market Data Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.