Job Discription
Job ID | 2022-122722 | Department | Neurosurgical Inst _JS | Site | MMG – Speciality Care, PC | Job Location | US-NJ-Neptune | Position Type | Full Time with Benefits | Standard Hours Per Week | 40 | Shift | Night | Shift Hours | varied | Weekend Work | Weekends as Needed | On Call Work | On-Call Commitment Required | Holiday Work | As Needed |
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.
Fulltime Neurosurgical NIGHTS position at Jersey Shore University Medical Center/ Hope Tower for a certified Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse with RNFA certification.
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:35-4.1(c), a registered nurse first assistant (RNFA) is a
registered nurse who is licensed in New Jersey and is permitted to serve as a first surgical
assistant in major surgical procedures provided he or she is duly qualified as determined
by a hospital’s credentialing committee.
Responsibilities
1. Obtains a details and accurate history, and identifies problems and presents information to the supervising physician. 2. Charts via written, dictation, or electronic means: admission notes, history and physical examinations, consultations, daily patient encounter notes, urgent evaluation notes, minor procedure notes, and brief post-operative notes as it pertains to patients in the inpatient or outpatient setting; present this information to the supervising physician. 3. Prescribes medications in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations under supervision of licensed physician if approved by the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners. Under the guidance and direction of supervising physician and in accordance with the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners, Prescribe controlled dangerous substances only with current state CDS license and DEA number; the physicians assistant signs his/her own name and license number, as well as the supervising physician. 4. Assists a supervising surgeon in the operating room when a qualified assistant physician is not required, and a second assistant is deemed necessary by the supervising surgeon. 5. Assists supervising physician in a procedure room when a qualified physician is present and it is deemed that a qualified assistant physician is not needed. 6. Writes post-operative/post procedure note(s) and order(s) for supervising physician. 7. Acts as a first line person responsible for all the post procedure management of patients as requested by the primary physician. 8. Starts IVs, inserts foley catheters and nasogastric tubes, irrigates foley catheters, orders transfusions of blood and products, venipuncture, and debriedments. 9. Exhibit organizational, communication and leadership skills, initiative, accountability, responsibility, appropriate judgment, and decision making. 10. Assist supervising physician with office hours and functions as an advocate for patients by managing prescription prior authorization, serving as a clinical expert to obtain surgical prior authorization requiring validation of medical necessity, and resolve issues associated with patient messages that require clinical support. 11. Participates in research trails collecting, aggregating and entering data. 12. Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.). 13. Function as a resource to health care personnel and participate in their educational programs. 14. Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner. Smiles, making patients/visitors feel welcome and important; makes direct eye contact; responds promptly to patients’ needs. 15. Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center’s Organizational Competencies. 16. Displays an understanding and awareness of and performs all duties in accordance with the Hospital’s Mission and Vision Statements. 17. Adheres to all Hospital infection control and safety policies. 18. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. 19. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Successful completion of an approved physicians assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. Physician Assistant License. 2. Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification required
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing 2. Master’s Degree 3. Maintains clinical competencies through participating in continuing educational programs (contact hours per years), and clinical practice as mandated by Board of Nursing and national certification body. 4. Experience in relevant patient care setting or as regulations dictate. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: 1. Masters Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse 2. Minimum of 3 years professional experience. 3. Strong organizational and computer skills 4. Effective verbal and written communication skills 5. Emotional intelligence, critical thinking and effective interpersonal skills 6. Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities 7. Valid Drivers license
Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License. 2. Advanced Practice Nurse Cetification (w/ Master’s Degree). 3. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:35-4.1(c), a registered nurse first assistant (RNFA) is a registered nurse who is licensed in New Jersey and is permitted to serve as a first surgical assistant in major surgical procedures provided he or she is duly qualified as determined by a hospital’s credentialing committee.
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