Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Role Overview:

Join a dynamic outpatient Head & Neck Surgery Service as an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) and play a pivotal role in patient recovery and care. Manage post-operative care, address complications, and perform independent consults alongside a collaborative team of expert surgeons and fellows. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Key Qualifications:

For Nurse Practitioner (NP):

• Current New Jersey State (NJS) RN and NP licenses/registrations.
• Masters degree in nursing with prescriptive privileges (or eligibility).
• A minimum of 2+ years of clinical RN experience, preferably in surgery.
• Related National NP certification.
• BLS/ACLS certification.

For Physician Assistant (PA):

• Graduate from an accredited PA program.
• A minimum of 0-1+ years of experience as a PA, preferably in surgical oncology.
• NCCPA certification.
• Active New Jersey State (NJS) license or eligibility for licensure.
• BLS/ACLS certification.

Core Skills:

• Strong decision-making abilities, ensuring timely and effective actions to maintain progress.
• Skilled in balancing the needs of multiple team members and fostering a cohesive work environment.
• Effective communicator, engaging with diverse groups and encouraging open, relatable interactions.
• Highly adaptable, capable of adjusting approaches to meet shifting demands in real-time.
• Collaborative, working seamlessly with physicians and the healthcare team to deliver comprehensive care to Head & Neck surgery patients.
• Proficient in implementing patient education and clinical support programs to ensure optimal care across the healthcare continuum.