Perioperative PA/NP First Assist (Surgery)

Hackensack Meridian Health; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 134,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Physician Assistant (First Assist) or Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with RNFA to provide perioperative support within a General Surgery team. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and collaboration across surgical services.

Qualifications include completion of an approved PA or NP program, valid licenses, and BLS/ACLS certifications. Expect 4 days/week with long shifts, including on-call and weekend responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office/Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the surgical team to assess, plan and implement perioperative patient care.
• Provide first-assist responsibilities across General Surgery and other surgical services as needed.
• Support a General Surgery team with multi-disciplinary coverage and call duties.
• Maintain professional licensure and certifications as required (PA/NP, BLS, ACLS, NPI).

Skills

Excellent communication

Proficient computer skills

Education

Nurse Practitioner program (Master's/Doctorate)

Nurse or PA program (NLN/AACN accredited)

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Physician Assistant (First Assist) or Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with RNFA to provide perioperative support within a General Surgery team. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and collaboration across surgical services.

Qualifications include completion of an approved PA or NP program, valid licenses, and BLS/ACLS certifications. Expect 4 days/week with long shifts, including on-call and weekend responsibilities.