Surgical Trauma APP

Novant Health • Wilmington, NC

76d • Hybrid

About The Position

The team member's Number One job responsibility is to deliver the most remarkable patient experience, in every dimension, every time, and understands how to contribute to the health system's vision of achieving that commitment to patients and families. At Novant Health, people are our business. We treat each other with respect and compassion. We embrace the differences in our strengths while fostering an environment of inclusion, empowerment, inspiration and courage. The team member will use Novant Health's First Do No Harm (NHFDNH) safety behaviors/error prevention tools and high reliability strategies as appropriate to ensure a safe, remarkable patient experience. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time. Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth. At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

Requirements

• Graduate Degree, required.
• Masters of Physician Assistant Studies, Masters of Nurse Practitioner, or similar degree conferred by an accredited program, such as NCCPA and ARC-PA; required.
• One year of experience working in general or other surgical subspecialty, emergency/inpatient medicine or comparable experience; preferred.
• 3 to 5 years experience, preferred.
• Current NP or PA license in appropriate state, registry required w/state medical board, current DEA registry and ACLS (not required for the in-office only NP/PA) and BLS; required.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.
• Proficient in the performance of clinic and bedside general surgery procedures, including but not limited to: Laceration repair, Incision and drainage of large abscesses, Punch biopsies, Removal of superficial skin lesions.
• Comfortable working in the operating room, clinic and surgical wards.
• Thorough skill in obtaining a surgical history and conducting a physical examination.
• Comfortable writing complete daily progress notes, consultation notes, and writing discharge summaries.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• General computer knowledge is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, yet in collaboration with physicians, nurses and care team.
• Ability to use problem-solving, decision making, and creative thinking skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing clinical environment.
• Must participate in call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
• Foster teamwork, team member engagement, and community involvement.
• Leverage diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• Foster a safe patient environment driven by the principles of 'First Do No Harm'.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees