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

Hackensack Meridian Health•Hackensack, NJ

About The Position

The Orthopedic Physician Assistant assists, monitors, and manages patients’ day-to-day needs under a physician’s supervision, performing duties consistent with customary and generally accepted medical standards. The Orthopedic Advanced Practice Nurse uses a patient-centered, coordinated care model and demonstrates competencies in leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation and collaboration, coaching and guidance, 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 position is located in Hackensack, New Jersey, and includes operating-room duties. An RNFA credential is required for NPs, and First Assist is required for PAs. The schedule is day shift; weekends and holidays are not required, but on-call commitment is required.

Requirements

For PA candidates: successful completion of an approved physician assistant program accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.
For APN candidates: graduation from an NLN- or AACN-accredited nursing program and a master’s or doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
For APN candidates: relevant patient-care setting experience, or experience as required by regulations.
For APN candidates: maintain clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
PA license.
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants certification.
BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP certification.
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
For APN candidates: New Jersey State Professional Registered Nurse License and Advanced Practice Nurse License.
For APN candidates: board certification by AANP or ANCC.
For APN candidates: National Provider Identifier (NPI), prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration under New Jersey law, and a collaborative agreement with physicians on staff.
For NP candidates: RNFA certification.
For PA candidates: First Assist qualification is required.

Responsibilities

Provide medical services under physician supervision, within the provider’s education, training, experience, and scope of practice.
Conduct and document accurate, complete, and relevant patient histories and physical assessments.
Order, perform, and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic studies or procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants.
Manage general medical and surgical conditions and prescribe medication safely in accordance with best practices, hospital policies, and New Jersey regulations.
Provide compassionate, patient- and family-centered care and culturally sensitive, appropriate health education.
Apply evidence-based and value-based medicine, evaluate protocols and standards of care, and integrate new clinical knowledge into practice.
Coordinate care transitions, interdisciplinary communication, and participation in daily rounds; advocate for patients and families and address barriers to care.
Demonstrate specialty-relevant advanced assessment and procedural skills; APNs also complete medication reconciliations as appropriate and participate in annual peer review.
Serve as a clinical resource and contribute to process, system, and quality improvement opportunities.
Participate in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups as needed.
Maintain professional accountability and ethical practice, including patient confidentiality and informed consent; identify ethical care issues and coordinate interdisciplinary resolution.
Mentor and precept students and colleagues and participate in clinical education.
Participate in clinical research and share findings through practice, education, presentations, and publications.
Comply with applicable HMH policies, procedures, scope-of-services requirements, infection-control and safety policies, professional standards, and organizational competencies.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.