What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant Thoracic Surgery position at HACKENSACK UNIV. MEDICAL GROUP?
The Thoracic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Hackensack UMC performs the role utilizing the patient-centered coordinated care model demonstrated through the following competencies: leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation/collaboration, coaching/guiding, research, and ethical decision making. Inpatient and outpatient care
Emphasis on lung and esophageal cancers. No weekends, Holidays or On Call required!
Qualifications:
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.
5. In collaborative agreement with physicians on staff- fulfills terms of collaborative agreement.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
2. Advance Practice Nurse License.
3. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
4. Maintains Nation or Board Certification as appropriate in area of specialty.
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Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
-Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Physician Assistant License.
Certification by the National Commission for Certified Physician's Assistants (NCCPA) within one year of initial employment by the Medical Center.
