PD Physician Assistant

RWJBarnabas Health; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 194,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a per diem Advanced Practice Provider (APN/PA) to provide perioperative and postoperative care in the Barnabas Health Medical Group, JCMC department. Responsibilities include surgical first assisting, perioperative management, inpatient rounds, and ED consultations as needed.

Applicants must hold APN or PA certification, with CDS, DEA, and BLS/ACLS, plus NJ RN license for APN. Two shifts per month and day shifts are offered; opportunity for autonomous practice

Qualifications

• Current APN Certification or Current Physician Assistant Certification.
• RN NJ State license is required.
• Corp/DEA and CDS are required.
• BLS/ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical examinations for pre- and post-operative patients.
• Coordinate perioperative care with surgical team and attending physicians.
• Assist in the operating room as surgical first assistant.
• Conduct inpatient rounds and ED consultations when needed.
• Discharge planning in collaboration with the attending physician.
• Communicate clearly with care team and patients; ensure patient safety and quality care.

Education

APN Certification

RN NJ State License

CDS

DEA

BLS/ACLS

PA Certification

Job description

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

Req #: 0000259798
Category: Physician Assistant
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department: Surgical APPs - JCMC
Pay Range: $57.69 - $93.41 per hour
Location: 355 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Job Title: PD Physician Assistant
Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department Name: Surgical APP's - JCMC
Req #: 0000259798
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $57.69 - $93.41 per hour

Job Overview

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is an independent health care provider who coordinates care through collaboration with the attending Physician.

The PA or APN provides care in accordance with the objectives policies and procedures of the practice and the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner Advisory Committee.

The main function of this role is to provide consistent, high-quality perioperative/postoperative care for all surgery patients.

The APP will be expected to function as an active member of the surgery patient care team.

Responsibilities include surgical first assisting, perioperative/postoperative management, hospital rounds on inpatients, and emergency room consultations.

The APP will be expected to work to the full extent of their licensure with an emphasis on supervised autonomy.

Required (APN/NP)

• Current APN Certification
• Current RN NJ state license
• CDS
• DEA
• Current BLS/ACLS
• RNFA Certification *exception if Surgical NP certification has surgical assist built into program

Required (Physician Assistant)

• Current Physician Assistant Certification
• CDS
• DEA
• Current BLS/ACLS

Preferred

• Acute care certification
• 3-5 years of acute care hospital experience

Scheduling Requirements

• Two shifts per months ( Ranging from-Days, Night Shift, Weekends, Holidays)
• Per Diem

Essential Functions

• Perform history and physical examinations in preparation for surgical procedures
• Order appropriate laboratory, radiologic and special diagnostic tests and interpret and report to surgical team
• The APP may be asked to see emergent consults in the ED and when appropriate treat conditions within the scope of the APP s practice and experience
• Communication of complicated surgical emergencies and appropriate preparation for surgery will also be expected
• Assist with inpatient daily rounds as assigned
• This can include insertion/discontinuing central lines including but not limited to chest tubes, arterial lines, wound dressing changes, bed side procedure, insertion of temporary dialysis catheters, daily physical exams, and addressing any concerns of the patients on the service
• Thoroughly explains procedures to patients prior to testing
• Perform appropriate interpretation of laboratory/diagnostic testing
• Responsible for discharging patients in collaboration with the attending
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, communicates effectively and demonstrates time management
• Performs duties independently and coordinates care with the bedside nurse, attending physician, and other consulting providers
• Compassionately interacts with patients across different areas of care

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer