General and Sub-specialty Surgery APP Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Job in
Edison, Middlesex County, New Jersey, 08818, USA
Listing for:
Hackensack Meridian Health
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-14
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Nurse Practitioner
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 134259 - 164095 USD Yearly
USD
134259.00
164095.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: General and Sub-specialty Surgery APP Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Description
The APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) 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 an APP NP/PA according to customary and generally accepted medical standards. Full‑time NP/PA for general surgery and surgical sub‑specialty (Surgical subspecialty service includes, but is not limited to, Surgical Oncology, Colorectal Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Breast Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, and Head & Neck Oncology).
The PA manages the day‑to‑day inpatient and operative needs of surgical patients in conjunction with, and under the supervision of an attending physician. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various patient populations and surgical subspecialties including but not limited to the overall management of a surgical patient, ordering and interpretation of diagnostic testing, development of appropriate plans of care, therapeutic interventions, and intra‑operative assistance.
The PA maintains a collaborative work environment that is safe, just, and founded on principles of high reliability and quality outcomes for patients and colleagues. The PA will perform duties in accordance with state and federal regulations as well as network policies, PA scope of practice guidelines, approved clinical privileges and the JFKUMC PA policy. The physician assistant reports to the department clinical lead and Director of Advanced Practice Providers, Physician Assistant.
Full‑time positions include holidays and weekends on a rotational basis. Covers night shifts on an as‑needed basis, filling in for regular night shift personnel during vacations, leaves of absence, and other planned or unplanned absences.
Responsibilities
Performs and documents accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem.Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate.Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on comprehensive knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and the indications and contraindications of pharmacologic agents and other treatment modalities.Prescribes medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed.Seeks opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) APN practice recognition (locally, nationally, and internationally) through conferences, publications, and presentations.Provides care that is patient‑ and family‑centered, compassionate, and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of disease.Practices as a healthcare provider according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.Adheres to HMH nursing protocols, standards of care, and disease‑specific quality indicators.Applies evidence‑based and value‑based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices and outcomes.Evaluates patient/family transition of care planning, considering resource utilization, cost, quality, safety and self‑management promotion for chronic conditions.Demonstrates clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills pertinent to the practice specialty.Completes medication reconciliations as appropriate.Participates in annual APN peer review.Translates "best practice" into clinical practice by evaluating current protocols and standards of care.Provides culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education to patients and families.Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team through participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds.Serves as an advocate for patients and families, identifying and addressing obstacles to care progression and escalating issues as appropriate.Serves as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team by addressing…
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