NP Nurse Practitioner / PA Physician Assistant - Trauma Surgery - Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Lebanon, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: VUH Advanced Practice Provider Job Summary: The Inpatient Trauma Nurse Practitioner (NP) works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The NP provides healthcare in acute health care settings, including emergent, surgical and medical ICUs. The NP has didactic education, clinical competency and national certification in identified area of clinical practice. The NP demonstrates medical knowledge, clinical judgment, technical competence, professionalism, interpersonal communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and is responsible for professional development and competency validation. The NP has an advanced knowledge of nursing theory and application. . Join Our Team as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Trauma Surgery at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital! Are you an experienced Advanced Practice Provider looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing service? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy practicing at full scope, and relish the opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic surgical unit? If so, Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital’s Trauma Surgery team wants YOU! Why Vanderbilt? As part of Vanderbilt Health, you’ll join a nationally recognized healthcare system dedicated to excellence in patient care, innovation, and professional growth. Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital is home to a Level 3 Trauma Service with a joint focus on Trauma Surgery and General Surgery . With Vanderbilt, you’ll enjoy access to unparalleled resources, collaboration with world-class providers, and the opportunity to grow your career in an environment that values autonomy, professional development, and teamwork. What’s in it for YOU? Day Shift Hours with Flexibility: Work 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM and enjoy day shifts while contributing to a growing service. As the unit expands, flexibility to occasionally work evenings and nights will be required. Weekend Rotation: Gain work-life balance with a weekend rotation every 3rd weekend (Saturday/Sunday). Autonomy and Full-Scope Practice: Vanderbilt empowers its APPs to practice at their highest level. You’ll have the autonomy to make meaningful clinical decisions while working closely with a collaborative care team. Opportunity for Procedures and OR Time: Expand your skill set with hands-on opportunities for procedures. As the service grows, there is potential for operating room involvement . Shape the Future: Join a busy and growing service where your expertise will directly contribute to the development and growth of the Trauma Surgery program. Be part of something bigger and help build a robust service that provides life-saving care to the community. Professional Growth: Vanderbilt is committed to advancing the careers of its providers. The growth of this unit offers abundant professional opportunities to lead, innovate, and expand your expertise. What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking a motivated and adaptable APP who thrives in dynamic environments. Someone with APP experience who can flourish in an autonomous environment (ideally with Trauma Surgery background) and has worked in surgical environments would be an excellent candidate. If you’re ready to step into a role that challenges you clinically, offers growth opportunities, and allows you to work alongside a team dedicated to excellence in trauma and general surgery, we want to hear from you. Key Details: Position: Advanced Practice Provider – Trauma Surgery Pre and post-op care of trauma surgery and general surgery patients with potential for OR time in the future as the service grows. Location: Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital Schedule: Day shift (6:30 AM–6:30 PM) with occasional evenings/nights as the service grows; weekend rotation every 3rd weekend Service Type: Level 3 Trauma Service (Joint Trauma Surgery & General Surgery) At Vanderbilt, you’ll join a team driven by a shared mission to provide outstanding care and improve lives. If you’re ready to build your career while making a difference in the lives of patients and families, apply today! Apply now to become an integral part of the Trauma Surgery team at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital!

Requirements

LIC-Licensed Nurse Practitioner - TennesseeTennessee
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level: 1 year
Master's

Nice To Haves

APP experience who can flourish in an autonomous environment (ideally with Trauma Surgery background) and has worked in surgical environments would be an excellent candidate.

Responsibilities

Obtains and documents a health history; performs and documents complete, system-focused, or symptom-specific physical examination, assessment and plan of care.
In collaboration, provides healthcare services for primary, acute and complex care of patients and manages patient's overall care, identifying expected outcomes for diagnoses.
Orders, performs, interprets and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated.
Forms differential diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions.
Prescribes therapeutic interventions both pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic and surgical, needed to achieve expected outcomes.
Utilizes evidence-based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care.
Initiates appropriate referrals and consultations.
Provides specialty specific consultation services upon request and within specialty scope of practice.
Facilitates the patient’s transition between and within health care settings, such as admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.