The Old Bridge and Raritan Bay Medical Center Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the surgery practice performs the role utilizing the patient-centered coordinated care model demonstrated through the following competencies: leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation/collaboration, coaching/guiding, research, and ethical decision making. Works collaboratively with other members of the practice/hospital team to assess, plan and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs. Position Details: + Coverage for 2 physicians + Monitor and response to Secure Chat + Some weekend coverage for RBMC and OBMC + Hospital patients : Consults, F/ups + Office patients: Post OPS + No OR time + Review lab and imaging results + Remove staples, sutures, drains + Determine if clearance is required for inpatient surgeries + Assist CMA's with phone questions + New graduates with relative experience will be considered Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing 2. Master's 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. Master's 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 Driver's license Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License. 2. Advanced Practice Nurse Certification (w/ Master's Degree). 3. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. Licenses and Certifications Preferred: 1. CPR certification 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 or 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/ Masters Degree). 3. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. Licenses and Certifications Preferred: 1. CPR certification