Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Cardiac Surgery

The Cardiac Surgery 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 / NP according to customary and generally accepted medical standards.

Expected Schedule is 6a-6:30p

3 (12hr) shifts

Weekend is every 4th Saturday/Sunday 6-6:30p.m.
weekend is included in the 3shifts/week
11a-11:30pm is an option as service needs

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

or

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. Master's 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 Driver's 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. Licenses and Certifications Preferred: 1. CPR certification