Advanced Practice Provider - Trauma

Cooper University Hospital•Camden, NJ

1d•$44 - $79•Onsite

About The Position

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Requirements

Master's Degree - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is required
Current NJ Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) or Physician Assistant License
Board certification Nurse Practitioner and Acute Care certification or Board certification as Physician Assistant
Active New Jersey License
American Heart Association BLS and CDS/DEA
Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2-3 years of experience in trauma, emergency medicine, surgery or critical care settings preferred.
Experience in performing advanced procedures in the ICU or trauma unit is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive assessments of critically injured trauma patients, develop and implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and adjust care as needed in collaboration with attending physicians.
Perform bedside procedures such as arterial line insertion, central line insertion, intubation, chest tube placement, suturing, and wound care management.
Work closely with trauma surgeons, critical care intensivists, surgery and emergency medicine residents, and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care for critically injured patients.
Continuously evaluate patient condition, monitor vital signs, and interpret lab results, diagnostic imaging, and other data to guide treatment decisions, including ventilator management, ICP interpretation, IV sedation management, chest tube management and drain management.
Provide education and emotional support to patients' families, ensuring they are well-informed about the patient's condition, treatment options, and prognosis.
Maintain detailed and accurate electronic medical records (EMRs) of patient care, including assessments, treatments, interventions, and outcomes.
Serve as a clinical leader through nursing staff education and contribute to the training of students and residents as needed.
Participate in trauma and critical care quality improvement initiatives and continuing education to stay current with best practices in trauma care.