Trauma Critical Care NP/PA

Market Street Staffing•Golden Valley, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an ongoing coverage need for a Trauma Critical Care NP/PA at a Level I trauma center. The role primarily functions as a trauma hospitalist rounder, with intermittent ED consults, trauma activations, and procedures. Responsibilities include responding to trauma alerts, facilitating discharges, ED admissions, daily rounding, and managing all conditions. A trauma surgeon is on site 24-hours. The patient population is adult.

Requirements

Active Minnesota licensure
Board certification
AHA BLS, ACLS and ATLS certifications
Minimum 1-year Trauma Critical Care 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 Minnesota OR Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in Minnesota
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)
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

Primarily function as trauma hospitalist rounder
Intermittent ED consults, trauma activations and procedures
Perform procedures including ventilator and non-invasive vent management, chest tube insertion, central and arterial line insertions, minor laceration suturing
Respond to ED for trauma alerts
Facilitate discharges
ED admissions
Daily rounding and management of all conditions
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