Acute Care Surgery APP (NP/PA) – Fast-Paced Trauma

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 118,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ, is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for Acute Care Surgery. You will perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans in collaboration with residents and attendings.

Key duties include critical care procedures, coordination of care with surgeons and the multidisciplinary team, ongoing patient monitoring, and clear communication with families.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant; NJ license.
• Board certification as NP or PA; Acute Care certification.
• 2–3 years of experience in surgery, trauma, emergency medicine, or critical care.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage acute surgical patients, develop treatment plans with residents and attending physicians.
• Perform bedside procedures, wound care, drain placement/removal.
• Coordinate care with surgeons, intensivists, residents, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor patient status and interpret labs and imaging to guide treatment.
• Educate families and document care accurately in EMR.
• Provide clinical leadership and participate in staff education.
• Pursue quality improvement and ongoing education.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or PA

Job description

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ, is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for Acute Care Surgery. You will perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans in collaboration with residents and attendings.

Key duties include critical care procedures, coordination of care with surgeons and the multidisciplinary team, ongoing patient monitoring, and clear communication with families.