Advanced Practice Nurse, Emergency General Surgery

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 173,042,000 - 195,134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus 10,000 USD

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our Emergency General Surgery team at a Level I Trauma Center. This full-time night shift (6p–6a) offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and rotating holidays and weekends.

The APP will work with attending surgeons and residents, participate in daily rounds, perform bedside procedures, and manage care from ER assessment to discharge and follow-up.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing with board certification as adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner OR MPAS.
• Illinois APRN license and RN license OR Illinois PA license.
• Illinois State CS license.
• Federal CS License (DEA).
• RNFA certification or commitment to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for emergency general surgery patients from initial consultation to discharge and follow-up.
• Collaborate with residents and attending surgeons during rounds and care planning.
• Perform assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, order and interpret diagnostics, and manage inpatient care.
• Assist with bedside procedures and documentation across disciplines.
• Participate in outpatient surgery clinics for postoperative follow-up.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation and notes

Analytical/problem solving

Acute surgical knowledge

Microsoft Office skills

Education

AG-ACNP/MPAS

Doctorate (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Emergency General Surgery APP

• Night Shift position (6p-6a)
• Rotating holidays and weekends
• $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join and lead our dynamic Emergency General Surgery (EGS) team at a high-volume Level I Trauma Center.

This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work on a busy and complex surgical service line, providing comprehensive care across the entire patient continuum, from initial consultation in emergency room through inpatient management, discharge planning, and outpatient follow-up in our surgery clinic. The APP will work closely and collaboratively with attending surgeons and general surgery residents, participating in daily rounds, assisting with bedside procedures, and contributing to the surgical management of acutely ill patients. Autonomy in patient care and strong interdisciplinary collaboration are central to this role.

EGS APPs will complete a First Assist course which is fully reimbursed by the institution. This is an excellent opportunity for providers seeking to develop or expand their acute surgical expertise in a fast-paced, educationally rich environment. APPs are actively involved in education, quality improvement, and research initiatives, contributing to the advancement of surgical care. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career with opportunities for growth, join OSF St. Francis Medical Center’s Trauma and Emergency General Surgery department.

• Provide comprehensive care for emergency general surgery patients from initial consultation to discharge and follow-up.
• Collaborate closely with surgical residents and attending surgeons during daily rounds and care planning.
• Perform patient assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, order and interpret diagnostics, and manage inpatient care.
• Perform surgical consultations, assist with bedside procedures, and provide timely documentation and communication across disciplines.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and the care team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• First assist in surgical procedures after completing fully reimbursed First Assist course.
• Participate in outpatient surgery clinics for post-operative care and ongoing surgical follow-up.
• Adhere to best practices in surgical care and maintain compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrate flexibility and efficiency in managing a high-acuity, high-volume patient population.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Master’s degree in nursing with board certification as adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner ORMasters of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
• Licensure/ Certification:
• Illinois Advance Practice license and Registered Nurse license OR Illinois Physician Assistant License
• Illinois State Controlled Substance license
• Federal Controlled Substance License (DEA)
• Current certification as registered nurse first assist (RNFA) (commitment to complete RNFA certification program within 12 months of hire into the role)

Other Skills/ Knowledge:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
• Knowledge of acute surgical pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-operative medical management of patients.
• Skillful in writing consultation and daily progress notes succinctly outlining medical management of surgical patient population.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Doctorate
• Experience: 1-3 years acute care surgical experience as advanced practice provider, will consider new graduate Advanced Practice Provider
• Other Skills/ Knowledge: Knowledge of surgical care continuum from admission to discharge including essential areas of focus in the post-discharge clinic visit.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Expected pay for this position is $60.39 - $68.10/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.