Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Center for Weight Loss Bariatrics Part-time

Hackensack Meridian Health • Hackensack, NJ

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About The Position

The Part-Time Physician's Assistant or Nurse Practitioner at Hackensack University Medical Center for Weight Loss/Bariatric Surgery plays a crucial role in assisting, monitoring, and managing the daily needs of patients under the supervision of a physician. This part-time position involves outpatient care with one day dedicated to telemedicine, requiring a commitment of 20 hours per week.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.
• Physician Assistant License.
• Certification by the National Commission for Certified Physician's Assistants (NCCPA) within one year of initial employment.
• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing.
• Master's degree in nursing.
• Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice as mandated by the Board of Nursing.
• Experience in a relevant patient care setting or as regulations dictate.
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• Advance Practice Nurse License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Responsibilities

• Obtains a detailed and accurate history, identifies problems, and presents information to the supervising physician.
• Orders or prescribes medication in accordance with protocols or specific MD directions, ensuring proper documentation and signatures.
• Assists a supervising surgeon in the operating room when a qualified assistant physician is not required.
• Assists the supervising physician in a procedure room when deemed necessary.
• Writes post-operative/post-procedure notes and orders for the supervising physician.
• Manages post-procedure care of patients as requested by the primary physician.
• Starts IVs, inserts foley catheters and nasogastric tubes, and performs other clinical procedures as needed.
• Participates in research trials by collecting, aggregating, and entering data.
• Identifies and modifies care based on the specific needs of the patient population served.
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Benefits

• Part-time position with benefits
• Flexible scheduling options
• Opportunity for professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree