PA; First Assist​/NP; RNFA; Surgery - Night

The Night Surgery Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) 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.

Position will support a General Surgery team and provide perioperative coverage across multidisciplinary surgical services. The position would primarily support General Surgery, with coverage and first-assist responsibilities across additional surgical services as needed, including Vascular Surgery, Urology/Gyn, Plastic Surgery, ENT, Orthopedic Surgery.

Night shift position.

Weekends and holidays as needed.

No on-call committment.

• 1. Provide medical services under the supervision of a licensed physician, consistent with the PA's education, training and experience.
• 2. Performs and documents accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem.
• 3. Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate.
• 4. 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.
• 5. Prescribes medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed.
• 6. Seeks opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) PA practice recognition (locally, nationally, and internationally) through conferences, publications, and presentations.
• 7. Provides care that is patient- and family-centered, compassionate, and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of disease.
• 8. Practices as a healthcare provider according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
• 9. Applies evidence-based and value-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices and outcomes.
• 10. Evaluates patient/family transition of care planning, considering resource utilization, cost, quality, safety and self-management promotion for chronic conditions.
• 11. Demonstrates clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills pertinent to the practice specialty.
• 12. Translates `best practice' into clinical practice by evaluating current protocols and standards of care.
• 13. Provides culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education to patients and families.
• 14. Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team through participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds.
• 15. Serves as an advocate for patients and families, identifying and addressing obstacles to care progression and escalating issues as appropriate.
• 16. Serves as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team by addressing clinical, process, and system improvement opportunities.
• 17. Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and work groups as necessary.
• 18. Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice and adheres to ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes.
• 19. Promotes a collaborative work environment supporting the organizational mission, behavior expectations, values, and pillars.
• 20. Mentors other PAs, precepts students in PA programs and participates in educational programs as a clinical expert.
• 21. Identifies patient/family educational needs and collaborates to implement appropriate teaching materials.
• 22. Promotes innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice.
• 23. Participates in clinical research activities and disseminates findings through practice, education, presentations, and publications.
• 24. Identifies ethical care issues and coordinates interdisciplinary meetings to resolve them.
• 25. Comply with HMH and department‑specific scope of services, policies and procedures as applicable to role.
• 26. Adheres to all HMH infection control and safety policies.
• 27. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• 28. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

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