Trauma Surgery NP/PA

Market Street Staffing•Loyalsock Township, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an ongoing coverage need for a Trauma Surgery NP/PA at a Level II trauma center. The role involves inpatient and OR coverage for trauma and emergency general surgery. Responsibilities include daily rounding, first assisting in OR cases (including robotics), handling consults, trauma activations, and critical care management. Required procedures include I&Ds, laceration repairs, chest tube placement, and central line placement. The position requires working closely with Trauma/Acute Care surgeons, managing an average census of 20 patients, with an average of 3 cases per day and 1 per night. The patient population is 95% adult and 5% pediatric. The role utilizes the EPIC EMR system. Credentialing takes approximately 90 days.

Requirements

Active Pennsylvania licensure
Board certification
AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS and ATLS certifications
Minimum 2-years Trauma 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
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)
Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license
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

Daily rounding
First assist in OR cases, including robotics
Consults
Trauma activations
Critical care management
Procedures required including I&Ds, laceration repairs, chest tube placement, and central line placement
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