What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant Cardiac Surgery NIGHTS position at JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER?
The Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner at Jersey Shore UMC 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.
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education. 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. 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.
