NP / PA - General Surgery

Hackensack Meridian Health•Edison, NJ

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The General Surgery Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) uses a patient-centered coordinated care model and demonstrates competencies in leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation and collaboration, coaching and guiding, research, and ethical decision-making. The APN works with the practice and hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for people with health and safety needs. The Physician Assistant (PA) assists, monitors, and manages patients’ day-to-day needs at a physician’s request, in conjunction with a physician, and under physician supervision. The PA performs responsibilities according to customary and generally accepted medical standards. The position is located in Edison, New Jersey. There is no weekend, holiday, or on-call requirement. Nurse Practitioners must have RNFA certification. The position provides advanced general surgical and medical care, including assessment, diagnostic testing, treatment planning, medication management, patient and family education, care coordination, and participation in quality improvement, professional education, and research. The role works within applicable hospital policies, professional standards, and New Jersey scope-of-practice regulations.

Requirements

Successful completion of an approved physician assistant program accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education (PA pathway).
Physician Assistant License (PA pathway).
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants certification (PA pathway).
BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
Graduate of an NLN/AACN-accredited nursing program (APN pathway).
Master's or doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (APN pathway).
Maintain clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice.
Experience in a relevant patient care setting, or as regulations dictate.
National Provider Identifier (NPI) (APN pathway).
Prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration according to New Jersey state law (APN pathway).
Collaborative agreement with physicians on staff (APN pathway).
NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License (APN pathway).
Advanced Practice Nurse License (APN pathway).
Board certification by AANP or ANCC (APN pathway).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
NP candidates require RNFA certification.

Responsibilities

Perform and document accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate to the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem.
Order, perform, and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic studies or procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate.
Manage general medical and surgical conditions using knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and indications and contraindications for medications and other treatments.
Prescribe medications safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and New Jersey regulations, and provide patient education as needed.
Promote recognition of HMH APN practice through conferences, publications, and presentations.
Provide compassionate, effective, patient- and family-centered care to promote health and treat disease.
Practice according to Medical Staff rules and regulations and the bylaws and delineation of privileges.
Adhere to HMH nursing protocols, standards of care, and disease-specific quality indicators.
Use evidence-based and value-based medicine to analyze and improve care practices and outcomes.
Evaluate patient and family transition-of-care plans, considering resource use, cost, quality, safety, and self-management of chronic conditions.
Demonstrate clinical expertise through advanced assessment and specialty-relevant procedural skills.
Complete medication reconciliations as appropriate.
Participate in annual APN peer review.
Translate best practices into clinical practice by evaluating current protocols and standards of care.
Provide culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education to patients and families.
Support coordinated care and clear communication among healthcare team members by participating in daily interdisciplinary rounds.
Advocate for patients and families by identifying obstacles to care progression, addressing them, and escalating issues as appropriate.
Serve as a clinical resource to the multidisciplinary team on clinical, process, and system improvement opportunities.
Participate in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups as needed.
Maintain accountability for professional practice and adhere to ethical principles related to confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes.
Collaborate with medical staff to support nursing-led protocols.
Mentor other APNs, precept APN students, and participate in nursing education programs as a clinical expert.
Identify patient and family education needs and collaborate on appropriate teaching materials.
Facilitate and participate in nursing educational programs as a clinical expert.
Promote a collaborative work environment consistent with the organization's mission, behavioral expectations, values, and pillars.
Promote innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice.
Participate in clinical research and share findings through practice, education, presentations, and publications.
Identify ethical care issues and coordinate interdisciplinary meetings to resolve them.
Follow the legal framework and scope of practice defined by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs and comply with applicable statutes and professional standards.
Comply with HMH and department-specific scope of services, policies, and procedures applicable to the role.
Perform other duties or projects as assigned.
Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.