General Surgery NP/PA

Market Street Staffing•Richland, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an ongoing coverage need for a General Surgery NP/PA. The role involves inpatient and OR coverage, managing an average of 20 patients per day, with 5-7 admissions and 4-6 surgical cases. The practice setting is a Level II trauma center with 2 surgeons on site during the day and 1 at night. Approximately 50% of patients are trauma patients. The practice consists of 6 Surgeons and 6 APPs. The schedule is 7 on/7 off with 12-hour shifts, requiring 7-15 shifts per month through November, with both day and night coverage needed. The patient population is 80% adult and 20% pediatric. The EMR system used is EPIC, and credentialing takes approximately 90 days.

Requirements

Active Washington licensure
Board certification
AHA BLS, ACLS and ATLS 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