What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Cardiac Surgery - Part Time position at Englewood Hospital And Medical Center?
Englewood Health, a leading healthcare system comprising Englewood Hospital and the Englewood Health Physician Network, is committed to delivering exceptional patient care across northern New Jersey. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can bring their skills, creative ideas, positive approaches, and a commitment to excellence. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of transforming the lives of the patients and communities we serve.
Job Summary:
EHMC is seeking a full-time NURSE PRACTITIONER (APRN) or PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA) to join a very enthusiastic team in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. The ideal candidate would excel in communication, interpersonal skills, precise documentation, and clinical expertise in the management of all phases of care for the cardiac surgery patient. The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at EHMC currently performs 500 adult cardiac and thoracic surgical cases per year, and is experiencing steady growth.
The responsibilities of the PA/NP include, but are not limited to:
- Performs and documents a complete medical history and physical exam for patients in consultation.
- Provides clinical management of cardiothoracic surgery patients in all phases of care to include: performs clinical assessment of CVICU, stepdown, telemetry and office patient; documents findings; writes orders and coordinates discharges.
- Counsels patients and their families on all aspects of peri-operative therapies. Performs pre-operative and post-operative teaching where necessary.
- Directly communicates with referring and consulting physicians.
- Communicates plans of care with patients and their families as well as visiting nurses, acute and sub-acute rehabilitation facilities as needed when their questions concern the management of cardiothoracic patients.
Department: Cardiac Surgery Department
Location: Englewood, NJ
Status: Part-Time
Shift: Night Shift
Hours: 6:30p-8a
Job Essentials:
- 3-5 years of experience as cardiac surgery provider preferred
Education requirements:
- For PAs: Bachelor's Required, Master’s Degree Preferred
- For NPs: Master's Degree Required
License/Certification/Registry:
- If Nurse Practitioner (APRN): Current NJ State Advanced Practice Nurse License, current BLS and ACLS, current CDS and DEA licenses.
- If Physician Assistant (PA): Current NJ PA license and certification by NCCPA, current BLS and ACLS, current CDS and DEA licenses.
