PD Physician Assistant - Nights Surgery JCMC
RWJBarnabas Health · Jersey City, NJ
TEMPORARY
Posted Sep 7, 2026
Job Description
PD Physician Assistant - Nights Surgery JCMC
Req #: 0000259799
Category: Physician Assistant
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Night
Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department: Surgical APPs - JCMC
Pay Range: $57.69 - $93.41 per hour
Location:
355 Grand St,, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Job Title: PD Physician Assistant
Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department Name: Surgical APP's - JCMC
Req #: 0000259799
Status: Hourly
Shift: Night
Pay Range: $57.69 - $93.41 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Summary
Job Overview:
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is an independent health care provider who coordinates care through collaboration with the attending Physician
The PA or APN provides care in accordance with the objectives policies and procedures of the practice and the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner Advisory Committee
The main function of this role is to provide consistent, high-quality perioperative/postoperative care for all surgery patients
The APP will be expected to function as an active member of the surgery patient care team
Responsibilities include surgical first assisting, perioperative/postoperative management, hospital rounds on inpatients, and emergency room consultations
The APP will be expected to work to the full extent of their licensure with an emphasis on supervised autonomy
QUALIFICATIONS
Required (APN/NP):
- Current APN Certification
- Current RN NJ state license
- CDS
- DEA
- Current BLS/ACLS
- RNFA Certification *exception if Surgical NP certification has surgical assist built into program
Required (Physician Assistant):
- Current Physician Assistant Certification
- CDS
- DEA
- Current BLS/ACLS
Preferred:
- Acute care certification
- 3-5 years of acute care hospital experience
Scheduling Requirements:
- Two shifts per months ( Ranging from-Days, Night Shift, Weekends, Holidays)
- Per Diem
Essential Functions:
- Perform history and physical examinations in preparation for surgical procedures
- Order appropriate laboratory, radiologic and special diagnostic tests and interpret and report to surgical team
- The APP may be asked to see emergent consults in the ED and when appropriate treat conditions within the scope of the APP s practice and experience
- Communication of complicated surgical emergencies and appropriate preparation for surgery will also be expected
- Assist with inpatient daily rounds as assigned
- This can include insertion/discontinuing central lines including but not limited to chest tubes, arterial lines, wound dressing changes, bed side procedure, insertion of temporary dialysis catheters, daily physical exams, and addressing any concerns of the patients on the service
- Thoroughly explains procedures to patients prior to testing
- Perform appropriate interpretation of laboratory/diagnostic testing
- Responsible for discharging patients in collaboration with the attending
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills, communicates effectively and demonstrates time management
- Performs duties independently and coordinates care with the bedside nurse, attending physician, and other consulting providers
- Compassionately interacts with patients across different areas of care
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Skills:
Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Arterial Lines, Basic Life Support (BLS), Catheterization, Communication Skills, Consulting, Dialysis, Healthcare Providers, Hospital Administration, Laboratory Testing, Medical Assistance, Medical Treatment, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Patient Care, Physician Assistant, Radiology, Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Procedures, Time Management, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Wound Care
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RWJBarnabas Health
Req #: 0000259799
Category: Physician Assistant
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Night
Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department: Surgical APPs - JCMC
Pay Range: $57.69 - $93.41 per hour
Location:
355 Grand St,, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Job Title: PD Physician Assistant
Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department Name: Surgical APP's - JCMC
Req #: 0000259799
Status: Hourly
Shift: Night
Pay Range: $57.69 - $93.41 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Summary
Job Overview:
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is an independent health care provider who coordinates care through collaboration with the attending Physician
The PA or APN provides care in accordance with the objectives policies and procedures of the practice and the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner Advisory Committee
The main function of this role is to provide consistent, high-quality perioperative/postoperative care for all surgery patients
The APP will be expected to function as an active member of the surgery patient care team
Responsibilities include surgical first assisting, perioperative/postoperative management, hospital rounds on inpatients, and emergency room consultations
The APP will be expected to work to the full extent of their licensure with an emphasis on supervised autonomy
QUALIFICATIONS
Required (APN/NP):
- Current APN Certification
- Current RN NJ state license
- CDS
- DEA
- Current BLS/ACLS
- RNFA Certification *exception if Surgical NP certification has surgical assist built into program
Required (Physician Assistant):
- Current Physician Assistant Certification
- CDS
- DEA
- Current BLS/ACLS
Preferred:
- Acute care certification
- 3-5 years of acute care hospital experience
Scheduling Requirements:
- Two shifts per months ( Ranging from-Days, Night Shift, Weekends, Holidays)
- Per Diem
Essential Functions:
- Perform history and physical examinations in preparation for surgical procedures
- Order appropriate laboratory, radiologic and special diagnostic tests and interpret and report to surgical team
- The APP may be asked to see emergent consults in the ED and when appropriate treat conditions within the scope of the APP s practice and experience
- Communication of complicated surgical emergencies and appropriate preparation for surgery will also be expected
- Assist with inpatient daily rounds as assigned
- This can include insertion/discontinuing central lines including but not limited to chest tubes, arterial lines, wound dressing changes, bed side procedure, insertion of temporary dialysis catheters, daily physical exams, and addressing any concerns of the patients on the service
- Thoroughly explains procedures to patients prior to testing
- Perform appropriate interpretation of laboratory/diagnostic testing
- Responsible for discharging patients in collaboration with the attending
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills, communicates effectively and demonstrates time management
- Performs duties independently and coordinates care with the bedside nurse, attending physician, and other consulting providers
- Compassionately interacts with patients across different areas of care
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Skills:
Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Arterial Lines, Basic Life Support (BLS), Catheterization, Communication Skills, Consulting, Dialysis, Healthcare Providers, Hospital Administration, Laboratory Testing, Medical Assistance, Medical Treatment, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Patient Care, Physician Assistant, Radiology, Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Procedures, Time Management, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Wound Care
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RWJBarnabas Health
Additional Details
- City
- Jersey City
- State
- New Jersey
- Country
- US
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