NP/PA SURGICAL PD - TRAUMA CENTER - ADULT AND PEDIATRIC

About the Role

Responsible for organizing and managing patients of Trauma Services at Sparrow Hospital under the clinical guidance and supervision of the Trauma Attending Surgeons. The advanced practice provider (APP) maximizes efficiency of the trauma service clinical operations and quality by following evidence-based protocols and guidelines in caring for trauma patients.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, and evaluates clinical care of trauma patients in collaboration with trauma surgeons.
• Accurately and concisely reports verbally and in the medical record patient-oriented documentation.
• Collaborates with the entire team to plan and coordinate care of trauma patients and their families, including trauma surgeons, surgical residents, fellows, nurses, pharmacists, PT, OT, ST, dietitians, and other medical and surgical physician subspecialists.
• Orders diagnostic studies, therapeutic measures, and medications in collaboration with the attending physician.
• Follows trauma services protocols, policies, and guidelines in caring for trauma patients.
• Supports the performance improvement, research, and education initiatives of the trauma service.
• Participates in staff, patient, and family education.
• Obtains and maintains competency in trauma care.
• Serves as a role model for residents and students on the trauma service.
• Supports trauma services in maintaining ACS verification, as well as MTQIP and TQIP initiatives.
• Participates in appropriate committees within trauma services, such as Peer Review and Grand Rounds.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program.
• If a Nurse Practitioner, must have formal education and clinical hours in the care of Pediatric patients.
• Licensed as an RN and Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Michigan, OR as a Physician Assistant in the state of Michigan.
• Successful completion of ATLS as an APP within one year of hire.
• Previous hospital-based NP or PA experience preferred.
• Clinical knowledge and analytical ability necessary to formulate appropriate patient interventions.
• Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to trauma patients.
• Successful completion of hospital credentialing.

Schedule

• Evening shifts: 3p–12a or 4p–1a
• No call
• Inpatient only
• Per diem status

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Malpractice insurance

This position is open to new graduates and requires adult and pediatric training for Nurse Practitioners.