Physician Assistant Neurosurgery

The Neurosurgery Physician Assistant 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. Weekday schedule of (4) 10's with weekend rotation.

Physician Assistant or a NP with RNFA will be considered.

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.
• Licensure &
  
  Certifications:
  
  
  • Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant License.
  • Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with computer platforms, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
• Certifications:
  • Current AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • Must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree from an NLN/AACN accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Licensure &
  
  Certifications:
  
  
  • Current, unrestricted NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
  • Current, unrestricted NJ Advanced Practice Nurse License.
  • National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner from the AANP or ANCC.
  • Valid prescriptive authority in New Jersey, including active CDS and DEA registrations.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Proven experience in a relevant patient care setting.
  • A collaborative practice agreement with a staff physician must be in place.
  • Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with computer platforms, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
  • A demonstrated commitment to maintaining clinical competencies through ongoing education and practice.
• Certifications:
  • Current AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
  • RNFA