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Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant Outpatient Thoracic Surgery
HMHMG SPECIALTY CARE 570 Edison, New Jersey
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About JFK University Medical Center in Edison, NJ:
We are a nationally recognized, high-performing Thoracic Surgery practice dedicated to delivering cutting-edge, compassionate care to patients with complex thoracic conditions. Our multidisciplinary team includes world-renowned surgeons, advanced practice providers, and support staff who collaborate to provide outstanding outcomes in thoracic oncology, minimally invasive surgery, robotic-assisted procedures, and more. We are committed to innovation, clinical excellence, and ongoing research that shapes the future of thoracic care.
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) will play a critical role in delivering comprehensive care to patients undergoing evaluation and treatment for thoracic conditions in the outpatient setting. Working in close collaboration with thoracic surgeons and the broader care team, the NP / PA will provide outpatient care, pre- and post-operative assessments, care coordination, and patient education.
Why Join Us?
NP Qualifications:
Knowledge, Education and Skills Required:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
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HMHMG SPECIALTY CARE 570 Edison, New Jersey
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- Requisition # 2025-162947
- ShiftDay
- StatusFull Time with Benefits
About JFK University Medical Center in Edison, NJ:
We are a nationally recognized, high-performing Thoracic Surgery practice dedicated to delivering cutting-edge, compassionate care to patients with complex thoracic conditions. Our multidisciplinary team includes world-renowned surgeons, advanced practice providers, and support staff who collaborate to provide outstanding outcomes in thoracic oncology, minimally invasive surgery, robotic-assisted procedures, and more. We are committed to innovation, clinical excellence, and ongoing research that shapes the future of thoracic care.
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) will play a critical role in delivering comprehensive care to patients undergoing evaluation and treatment for thoracic conditions in the outpatient setting. Working in close collaboration with thoracic surgeons and the broader care team, the NP / PA will provide outpatient care, pre- and post-operative assessments, care coordination, and patient education.
Why Join Us?
- Work alongside leaders in thoracic surgery and participate in complex, life-changing care
- Access to ongoing clinical education and advancement opportunities
- Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and patient-centered team
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Provides medical assessments, treatments, clearances for HMH applicants, team members, constituents and external customers per specific company profiles & or regulatory standards. 2. Performs clinical care professionally, serving as a customer advocate and role model. 3. Clinical practice accurately reflects NJ Board of Medical Examiners regulations, Code of Ethics, the current NJ Department of Health requirements, and HMH policies and procedures. 4. Develops and implements appropriate plan of care. 5. Facilitates patient teaching and support programs for patients/ and employers 6. Evaluates current protocols and standards of care for translation of ¿best practice¿ into clinical practice. Supports the development of evidenced-based practice protocols and standards of care that include interventions and treatments to achieve desired outcomes. 7. Applies evidence and value-based practices to achieve positive outcomes for patients. 8. Provides medication safely and effectively to promote effective recovery from on-the-job injury/illness 9. Prescribes medications and/or recommends over-the-counter medications as appropriate. 10. Initiates laboratory tests, immunizations, and diagnostic test/procedures as appropriate according to regulation and scope of practice. 11. Demonstrates competent clinical skills with treatment plans using most effective screening test or procedure. 12. Collaborates with physician and consults effectively with other members of the health care team 13. Demonstrate effective communication skills interdisciplinary to achieve results 14. Provides accurate, systematic and organized documentation of findings, recommendations/plan and education 15. Independently participates in continuing education and maintains documentation. Develops a personal plan of development in area of clinical expertise, conferring with leader on goals and objectives. 16. Provides culturally diverse and educationally appropriate education in relation to patient care/needs. 17. Serves as a clinical resource to nursing staff, patients, and other multidisciplinary team members across the continuum to evaluate complex patients and identify appropriate interventions and evaluation of outcomes. 18. Participates in policy/procedure reviews for updating with current evidence-based and value-based practices 19. Acts as a resource to staff for addressing clinical, process, and system opportunities for improvement which promote excellence in care and clinical outcomes. 20. Promotes a collaborative work environment which supports the organizational mission, behavior expectations and values. 21. Promotes innovation within clinical practice by seeking opportunities to bring new clinical knowledge into practice. 22. Identifies ethical care issues and coordinates interdisciplinary collaborative meetings to resolve those issues. 23. Floats to various clinic locations as needed. 24. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. 25. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
NP Qualifications:
- Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Current Nurse Practitioner licensure in [State]
- National certification (ACNP, FNP, or equivalent)
- Thoracic, surgical, or oncology experience preferred
- Excellent communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills
- Experience in a high-volume, academic or tertiary care setting
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development
Knowledge, Education and Skills Required:
- Graduate of a U.S. school accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on the Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
- Masters preferred
- At least two years of practice as a surgical Physician Assistant
- Neuroscience experience preferred
- EPIC experience preferred
- NJ Physician Assistant License - P.A.
- NJ Controlled Dangerous Substances Physician Certification - C.D.S.
- Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate - DEA
- Basic and Advanced Life Support
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
Our Network
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility
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Awards We’ve Received
2023
US News & World Report 2023
- HUMC - #1 Hospital in NJ & #5 in NY Metro Area
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- Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital - #1 Children’s Hospital in NJ
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- JSUMC - #6 Hospital in NJ
2023
2023 & 2022 Magnet Designations
for 9 HMH Institutions
2022
Newsweek 2022 Best Hospitals USA
- HUMC - #57
Newsweek 2022 America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers
Blake Recovery Center at Carrier Clinic - #2
2023
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Becker’s Hospital Review 2022
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