Advanced Practice Provider - Trauma

Children's Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Trauma Advanced Practice Provider (TAPP) plays a critical role in delivering comprehensive care to pediatric trauma patients from initial resuscitation through discharge and follow‑up. As a key clinical expert and leader within the Trauma Program, the TAPP provides independent patient management, participates in resuscitations, performs advanced procedures, supports quality improvement initiatives, and contributes to trauma education across the organization.

Requirements

• Physician Assistant: NCCPA certification and MN Medical Board license required.
• APRN: MN RN/APRN license; board certification via PNCB or ANCC.
• All Providers: Current ATLS, BLS, and PALS (ATLS within 3 months of hire).
• Master’s degree required.
• PA: Graduate of accredited PA program.
• APRN: Graduate of accredited Acute Care Pediatric NP program; Acute Care certification required.
• Minimum 2 years pediatric advanced practice experience.
• Advanced pediatric assessment skills; strong critical thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to independently manage trauma patients from admission to discharge.
• Proficiency in trauma-related procedures and ability to function in high-acuity settings.
• Strong communication skills with families and interdisciplinary teams.
• Adequate visual, auditory, reading, writing, and cognitive ability to perform all job duties.
• Ability to move throughout the facility and travel to off‑site locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric trauma, inpatient management, and orthopedic experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage care plans in collaboration with Trauma Surgeons and multidisciplinary teams.
• Independently assess, evaluate, and manage trauma patients across the Emergency Department, PICU, inpatient units, and ambulatory clinics.
• Respond to all Level I and II trauma activations; perform trauma consults and coordinate admissions.
• Conduct daily rounds, complete tertiary surveys, and order/interpret diagnostic studies.
• Perform advanced procedures including airway management, laceration repair, chest tube placement, central/IO/IV access, wound management, and orthopedic interventions such as fracture reductions and splinting.
• Clear C-spines, document patient care thoroughly, and manage accurate billing.
• Provide family education, discharge planning, and follow-up calls post-discharge; communicate with referring providers.
• Participate in PI data collection, review, and follow-up.
• Attend multidisciplinary PI and trauma team meetings.
• Identify and escalate PI issues for improvement.
• Serve as a resource and educator for nurses, physicians, students, and staff.
• Provide formal and informal trauma education and participate in workshops, conferences, and outreach activities.
• Assist with trauma conference planning and guideline development.
• Participate in Trauma Program committees and development of policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines.
• Support dissemination and evaluation of trauma-related protocols.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing trauma CME.
• Stay current on trauma literature and evidence-based practices.

Benefits

• All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior