PA (First Assist) / NP (RNFA) - Surgery - Night

Hackensack Meridian Health•Perth Amboy, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Night Surgery Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with RNFA assists, monitors, and manages the day-to-day needs of patients as requested by, in conjunction with, and under the supervision of a physician. Performs the duties and responsibilities of a Physician Assistant according to customary and generally accepted medical standards. Position will support a General Surgery team and provide perioperative coverage across multidisciplinary surgical services. The position would primarily support General Surgery, with coverage and first-assist responsibilities across additional surgical services as needed, including Vascular Surgery, Urology/Gyn, Plastic Surgery, ENT, Orthopedic Surgery.

Requirements

Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Physician Assistant License.
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program.
Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice.
Experience in a relevant patient care setting (or as regulations dictate).
National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration according to New Jersey state law.
Collaborative agreement with physicians on staff.
NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
Advance Practice Nurse License.
Board certified by AANP or ANCC.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
RNFA cert

Responsibilities

Provide medical services under the supervision of a licensed physician, consistent with the PA's education, training and experience.
Performs and documents accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem.
Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate.
Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on comprehensive knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and the indications and contraindications of pharmacologic agents and other treatment modalities.
Prescribes medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed.
Seeks opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) PA practice recognition (locally, nationally, and internationally) through conferences, publications, and presentations.
Provides care that is patient- and family-centered, compassionate, and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of disease.
Practices as a healthcare provider according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
Applies evidence-based and value-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices and outcomes.
Evaluates patient/family transition of care planning, considering resource utilization, cost, quality, safety and self-management promotion for chronic conditions.
Demonstrates clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills pertinent to the practice specialty.
Translates 'best practice' into clinical practice by evaluating current protocols and standards of care.
Provides culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education to patients and families.
Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team through participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds.
Serves as an advocate for patients and families, identifying and addressing obstacles to care progression and escalating issues as appropriate.
Serves as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team by addressing clinical, process, and system improvement opportunities.
Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups as necessary.
Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice and adheres to ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes.
Promotes a collaborative work environment supporting the organizational mission, behavior expectations, values, and pillars.
Mentors other PAs, precepts students in PA programs and participates in educational programs as a clinical expert.
Identifies patient/family educational needs and collaborates to implement appropriate teaching materials.
Promotes innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice.
Participates in clinical research activities and disseminates findings through practice, education, presentations, and publications.
Identifies ethical care issues and coordinates interdisciplinary meetings to resolve them.
Comply with HMH and department-specific scope of services, policies and procedures as applicable to role.
Adheres to all HMH infection control and safety policies.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.