Neurosurgery, Physician Assistant
JFK University Medical Center - Edison, New Jersey
The Neurosurgery Physician Assistant provides advanced nursing care and physician support during the treatment of patients. The Physician Assistant provides leadership and support to the overall area of specialty. The Physician Assistant documents patient teaching, refers and communicates patient abnormalities to appropriate physicians, performs clinical procedures, serves as a resource for nursing and ancillary staff regarding patient and disease management, and facilitates practices in compliance with JCAHO requirements. The position's practice is characterized by comprehensive health assessments and management of acute complex patients' health problems for admitted patients, outpatients and ED admissions.
Shift expectation weekend rotation as needed with the current APP team, (4) 10 hour shifts.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- MSN with Physician Assistant credentials.
- Minimum of 5 years Specialty experience.
- Demonstrates effective communication and leadership skills including teaching principles, organizational and presentation skills
- Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Minimum of 2 years experience in the Physician Assistant role preferred.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
Licenses and Certifications Preferred:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
Submit CV for immediate consideration to:
Jodi Fendrick, BSBM-HR, SHRM-CP, AAPPR
Physician Recruiter
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