PA (First Assist) / NP (RNFA) Surgery

Job description

The Physician Assistant (First Assist) or Nurse Practitioner 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.
First Assist experience required as this position will have OR duties.
Experience with Robotics Surgery DaVinci XI & DV5 required.
Minimum of 3 years PA First Assist / NP with RNFA experience required.
Day shift
Every third required required.
Holidays required as needed.
No on-call requirement.
Qualifications
For Physician Assistant (PA) candidates:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education. 2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 3. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms
Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. Physician Assistant License. 2. National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. 3. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. 4. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
For Nurse Practitioner (NP) Candidates:
• Education: Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Experience: Proven experience in a relevant patient care setting.
• Licenses & Certifications:
• Current NJ State Professional Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Current NJ Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) License.
• Board certification by AANP or ANCC.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• RNFA certified
• Acute Care certification
• Credentials:
• National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Active New Jersey prescriptive authority (CDS and DEA).
• Ability to maintain a collaborative agreement with staff physicians.