Englewood Hospital

EHMC is seeking a Per Diem NURSE PRACTITIONER (APRN) or PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA) to join a very enthusiastic team in the cardiothoracic surgery office.. If Nurse Practitioner (APRN): Current NJ State Advanced Practice Nurse License, current BLS and ACLS, current CDS and DEA licenses.. If Physician Assistant (PA): Current NJ PA license and certification by NCCPA, current BLS and ACLS, current CDS and DEA licenses.. Areas of clinical excellence offered by the health system include cardiac surgery and cardiac care, cancer care, orthopedic surgery, primary care, spine surgery, vascular surgery, and women's health, as well as bloodless medicine and surgery and minimally invasive robotic surgery.. Englewood Health's focus on health equity and population health encompasses outreach to underserved communities to enhance individual and public health, prevent disease, support lifelong wellness, reduce the burden of mental health challenges and substance use disorders, and meet the cultural, social, and holistic needs of specific populations.

physician assistant

Job Summary EHMC is seeking a Per Diem NURSE PRACTITIONER (APRN) or PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA) to join a very enthusiastic team in the cardiothoracic surgery office. The ideal candidate would excel in communication, interpersonal skills, precise documentation, and clinical expertise. The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at EHMC currently performs roughly 400-500 adult cardiac and thoracic surgical cases per year, and is experiencing steady growth. The duties of the office PA/NP include, but are not limited to: <ul><li> Performs and documents a complete medical history and physical exam for patients in consultation.</li><li> Performs clinical assessment and documents findings of post-operative CT surgery patients including wound checks, suture removals, dressing changes and 30 day follow up visits.</li><li> Orders, interprets, and documents pre-admission testing data; counsels patients and their families on all aspects of peri-operative therapies. Performs pre-operative teaching where necessary.</li><li> Directly communicates with referring and consulting physicians.</li><li> Fields telephone calls from patients, their families, visiting nurses, acute and sub-acute rehabilitation facilities when their questions concern the management of cardiothoracic patients.</li><li> Renews prescription medications, orders outpatient tests or facilitates disability forms for patients. </li></ul>Department: Cardiac Surgery Department Location: Englewood, NJ Status:Per-Diem Shift: Days (no nights, weekends or holidays) (no call) Hours:10 hours Job Essentials <ul><li> 1-2 years of experience in Cardiac surgery preferred, office experience preferred.</li><li> **Education Requirements:**</li><li> Master's Degree</li><li> **License/Certification/Registry:**</li><li> If Nurse Practitioner (APRN): Current NJ State Advanced Practice Nurse License, current BLS and ACLS, current CDS and DEA licenses.</li><li> If Physician Assistant (PA): Current NJ PA license and certification by NCCPA, current BLS and ACLS, current CDS and DEA licenses. </li></ul>_Englewood Health, one of New Jersey's leading hospitals and healthcare networks, delivers nationally recognized inpatient and outpatient care through its hospital and network of physician practices, urgent care centers, and imaging centers. Englewood Hospital, founded in 1890, consistently earns high marks for clinical excellence and patient safety. It is recognized as a 2022-23 Best Regional Hospital by US News & World Report, holds the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade ‘A' (spring 2023), and was named a Leapfrog Top Teaching Hospital (2022). Englewood Hospital is nationally recognized for nursing excellence, earning a fifth consecutive designation by the Magnet Recognition Program in 2021. The Englewood Health Physician Network—a coordinated network of more than 600 office-based and hospital-based providers—offers primary care, specialty care, and urgent care at more than 140 locations in five counties across northern New Jersey. Areas of clinical excellence offered by the health system include cardiac surgery and cardiac care, cancer care, orthopedic surgery, primary care, spine surgery, vascular surgery, and women's health, as well as bloodless medicine and surgery and minimally invasive robotic surgery. Englewood Health's focus on health equity and population health encompasses outreach to underserved communities to enhance individual and public health, prevent disease, support lifelong wellness, reduce the burden of mental health challenges and substance use disorders, and meet the cultural, social, and holistic needs of specific populations. With its high-quality, culturally sensitive inpatient care, outpatient services, and community health and wellness programs, Englewood Health delivers a healthcare experience that puts patients at the center._

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