**JFK University Medical Center is seeking a Full time Surgical Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with RNFA to manage the day-to-day perioperative needs of surgical patients in conjunction with the attending surgeon. The successful candidate will be a surgically trained PA or APN/RNFA able to perform as a Surgical First Assistant in the OR in all surgical disciplines including but not limited to, robotic surgery, general surgery, colorectal surgery, surgical oncology, head and neck surgery, urologic surgery, vascular surgery plastic surgery and microvascular surgery . The candidate will maintain a collaborative work environment that is safe, just, and founded on principles of high reliability and quality outcomes for patients and colleagues. The Surgical First Assistant will perform duties in accordance with state and federal regulations as well as network policies, scope of practice guidelines and approved clinical privileges. C** **ompetency in robotic, general, bariatric, vascular, and urologic surgery preferred.** **Qualifications** + **Knowledge, Education and Skills Required:** + **For PA:** + **Successful completion of an approved physicians assistant program, accredited by the Accreditation and Review Committee for Physician Assistants (ARC-PA) or other NCCPA certification examination qualifying accrediting agency.** + **Maintenance of a minimum of 100 hours of CME in accordance with NCCPA regulations every 2 years** + **For RNFA:** + **Successful completion of approved RNFA program resulting in an active certification.** **Maintenance of a minimum of 100 hours of CME in accordance with NCCPA regulations every 2 years** + **Knowledge, Education and Skills Preferred:** + **2+ years of surgical assistant experience preferred** + **Required Certification/Licensing:** + **New Jersey State Physician Assistant Certification** + **Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification required** + **Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification** + **New Jersey CDS license** + **Federal DEA license** 166547 Starting at $117,395.20 Annually HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.