Midwife - RN

Prime Healthcare•Denville, NJ

14d•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

St. Mary’s General Hospital is seeking a dedicated and experienced Surgical Physician Assistant (PA) to join our surgical team. The PA will work closely with attending surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional perioperative care. This position involves assisting in surgeries, pre- and post-operative patient management, and performing procedures under physician supervision in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. About St. Mary’s General Hospital: St. Mary’s General Hospital is a community-based, acute care hospital in Passaic, NJ, committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care with a strong focus on surgical excellence. We are part of the Prime Healthcare network and uphold a tradition of medical excellence and innovation in the heart of northern New Jersey.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Current New Jersey PA license (or eligibility).
NCCPA Certification required.
BLS and ACLS certification required; ATLS preferred.
Minimum of 1-2 years of surgical PA experience preferred (new grads with strong surgical rotations considered).
Proficiency in EMR systems (e.g., Meditech, Epic).
Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

ATLS preferred.
Minimum of 1-2 years of surgical PA experience preferred (new grads with strong surgical rotations considered).

Responsibilities

First assist in the operating room across a range of surgical specialties (e.g., general, vascular, orthopedic, bariatric, etc.)
Conduct pre-operative assessments and histories.
Manage post-operative care including rounding, wound management, and discharge planning.
Perform bedside procedures such as central line placement, wound closure, and drain removals.
Respond to surgical consults in the ER and inpatient units.
Participate in trauma response as part of the surgical team.
Document patient care in EMR accurately and in a timely manner.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
Participate in on-call and weekend coverage rotation.