Trauma Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - South Dakota

iRecruitmd•Rapid City, SD

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Trauma Service Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive clinical care to injured patients across the continuum of trauma services. Working collaboratively with trauma surgeons and the multidisciplinary trauma team, this role supports initial evaluation, inpatient management, postoperative care, and coordination of care to optimize patient outcomes in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Current NP or PA certification and state licensure
Eligibility for hospital credentialing and privileging
DEA registration or eligibility
Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills in high-acuity settings
Ability to manage complex, injured patients
Knowledge of trauma protocols and emergency care principles
Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
Ability to function effectively in fast-paced, high-stress environments
Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety
Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout clinical and emergency environments
Manual dexterity for procedures and bedside clinical tasks
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient monitoring and emergency response

Nice To Haves

Prior experience or training in trauma, acute care surgery, emergency medicine, or critical care preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage trauma patients from admission through discharge
Perform initial trauma assessments, daily patient rounds, and ongoing clinical evaluations
Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with trauma surgeons
Manage acute medical and surgical issues related to traumatic injuries
Assist with trauma resuscitation and emergency response activities as appropriate
Perform procedures consistent with training and privileges, such as suturing, wound care, chest tube management, and line placement
Manage postoperative and non-operative trauma patients, including pain control and complication monitoring
Coordinate care with consulting services including orthopedics, neurosurgery, critical care, and rehabilitation
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, discharge planning, and care transitions
Communicate effectively with patients, families, nursing staff, and consulting teams
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Participate in trauma program activities, quality improvement, morbidity and mortality review, and patient safety initiatives
Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards