Pediatric Physician Assistant Hospitalist JFKUMC Edison NJ Full Time

The Pediatric Hospital Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant 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. Pediatric Hospitalist Physician Assistant position at JFKUMC.

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Full-Time Physician Assistant to join the Pediatric Hospital Physician Group at JFK University Medical Center, located in Edison, New Jersey. The pediatric hospital medicine program provides round the clock inpatient care in a 22 bed general pediatric unit. Several medical and surgical subspecialists are available.

• Full-time, employed position 
• Work under the supervision of Pediatric Hospitalists in the in-patient setting. Participate in quality improvement projects and departmental committees. Attend division and departmental meetings.
• Admit patients on behalf of the attending physician
• Perform patient histories and physical examinations, evaluate and treat patients in the inpatient-unit 
• Write discharge summaries and assist the physician attending in providing adequate handoff to the primary care physician
• Perform basic pediatric procedures: intravenous catheter placement, LP, nasogastric tube placement, bladder catheterization, etc.

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. Masters 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. Masters 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 Drivers 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