Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Trauma & Acute Care Surgery - Boise, ID - FT

About the role

The position involves managing trauma and acute care surgery patients under the supervision of trauma surgeons. The APP will collaborate with surgeons for clinical management, provide patient education, and maintain communication with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage trauma and acute care surgery patients using approved protocols and procedures.
• Collaborate with attending surgeons for clinical decision-making.
• Direct nursing personnel regarding patient management issues.
• Provide daily contact with patients, family members, visitors, employees, medical staff, volunteers, and students.
• Show comprehensive assessment skills, expert clinical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commit to a multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain unrestricted Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner medical license in Idaho.
• Valid controlled substance registration with Idaho Board of Pharmacy and DEA.
• Previous ER, ICU, or critical care experience.
• Experience in Level I or II trauma centers, preferably on a Trauma & Acute Care Surgery team.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant with significant medical background.
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP-BC) with experience in trauma centers.

Skills

Comprehensive assessment skills, expert clinical skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Paid time off and continuing medical education (CME) allocation.
• Malpractice insurance (including tail coverage).
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Roth 403(b) retirement plan.

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Rotation of days and nights for 24/7/365 service coverage.