PA (First Assist) / NP (RNFA)- Neurosurgery Inpatient (Multi-Campus)

Job description

The Neurosurgery Inpatient Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (RNFA/First Assist) 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.
Multiple campus coverage (JSUMC, OUMC, and RMC)
Weekends as Needed
Holiday Work As Needed
No On-Call Required
Qualifications
Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms

Licenses & Certifications Required:
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• Advance Practice Nurse License.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• Board certified by AANP or ANCC.
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• RNFA or willing to obtain
• Acute Care NP cert

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• 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

Licenses and Certifications Required:
• 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.