About The Role

In a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, contributes professional and clinical expertise to assigned patient populations to ensure the delivery of high quality care. Scope of practice will encompass:

Expert clinical practice
Expert guidance and coaching of patients and families and other healthcare providers
Research
Leadership (clinical, professional, and systems)

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program as determined by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or holds a current Registered Professional Nurse license and a Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program/Masters Degree with Certification as a RNFA• Current national board certification as physician assistant or nurse practitioner • Holds a valid current NJ physician assistant license or RN license and APN license • Obtain a New Jersey CDS and federal DEA certificate upon employment if not already covered• BCLS, ACLS certification and CALS certification (may be obtained after hire)• Bedside Ultrasound Course completion (may be obtained after hire)

Experience

Minimum of 2 years clinical practice experience as surgical first assist in cardiothoracic operating room. Experience with endoscopic vein harvesting preferred.

Skills

Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and creative problem solving.• Participation in pertinent professional and/or specialty organizations preferred.• Serve on call as required