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Job Summary:
EHMC is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our dynamic Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Service Unit. This advanced practice provider will work collaboratively with surgeons, residents, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional care to patients with complex orthopedic and neurosurgical conditions.
This role involves inpatient management, perioperative care, consults, and coordination of care across the continuum. It's an excellent opportunity for a provider who thrives in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and values teamwork, autonomy, and clinical excellence.
Department: MAE Operating Room
Location: Englewood, NJ
Unit: Ortho/Neurosurgical Services
Status: Full Time
Shift: Days
Hours: 7:00a - 5:00p
Job Essentials:
- Meets Medical Staff by-laws Requirements for Collaborative Protocols
- Minimum of two years experience in a Orthopedic/Neurological service is preferred
- Provide comprehensive inpatient care to orthopedic and neurosurgical patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up
- Perform daily rounds, document progress notes, and manage ongoing clinical needs
- Assist with preoperative and postoperative management, including patient education and discharge planning
- Conduct consults in collaboration with attending physicians and surgical teams
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, imaging, and laboratory studies
- Participate in care coordination, interdisciplinary meetings, and quality improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, clinical guidelines, and regulatory standards
- Excellent clinical and communication skills
Education Requirements:
For Nurse Practitioners:
- Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program
- National Board Certification as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with relevant acute care experience
For Physician Assistants:
- Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Current PA license in the state of NJ
- Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA preferred)
License/Certification/Registry:
- If Nurse Practitioner (APRN): Current Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Nurse (APN/NP) licensure in the state of NJ
- If Physician Assistant (PA): Current PA licensure in the state of NJ and certification by NCCPA
- Current CDS & DEA registration in the state of NJ
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA preferred)
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