General Surgery NP/PA

Market Street Staffing • Walla Walla, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an ongoing coverage need for a General Surgery NP/PA at a Level III trauma center. The role involves inpatient and OR coverage, with an average of 7 patient encounters per day, including 1 admission and 1 surgical case. The practice includes 3 surgeons. The patient population is primarily adult (99%) with a small percentage of pediatric patients (1%). The position utilizes the EPIC EMR system and requires 90 days for credentialing.

Requirements

• Active Washington licensure
• Board certification
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
• Minimum 1-year General Surgery experience or equivalent
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics) OR Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program
• Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in Washington OR Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in Washington
• National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP]) OR National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• At least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty

Nice To Haves

• Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
• Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
• Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
• Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices
• Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and APP specialty
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly

Benefits

• Travel and lodging arranged and paid for in full if residing greater than 50 miles from the facility

What This Job Offers

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