Physician Assistant Neurosurgery or Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant Overview

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner 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.

Physician Assistant 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.

Physician Assistant Education, Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Preferred

• Not Applicable.

Physician Assistant Licenses and Certifications Required

• Physician Assistant License.
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Physician Assistant Licenses and Certifications Preferred

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Nurse Practitioner Education, Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Required

• 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.

Nurse Practitioner Education, Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Preferred

• Not Applicable.

Nurse Practitioner Licenses and Certifications Required

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• Advanced Nurse Practitioner (w/ Master's Degree).
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• Board certified by AANP or ANCC.

Nurse Practitioner Licenses and Certifications Preferred

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

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