Advanced Practice Provider - Acute Care Surgery

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

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, New Jersey, is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for Acute Care Surgery. You will assess acute surgical patients, develop and implement treatment plans, and collaborate with residents and attending physicians to optimize patient outcomes.

The role involves bedside procedures, care coordination with surgeons and critical care teams, and active participation in education and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for NP or PA
• Active New Jersey license required
• Board certification in acute care or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess acute surgical patients and develop treatment plans with residents and attendings
• Perform bedside procedures and wound care management
• Coordinate care with surgeons, ICU staff, and multidisciplinary team
• Monitor patient condition, vital signs, labs, and imaging to guide treatment
• Educate and support patients' families about condition and options
• Maintain detailed EMRs of patient care and outcomes
• Provide clinical leadership and participate in staff education
• Engage in quality improvement and continuing education

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree - NP or PA

Active New Jersey License

Acute Care certification / Board certification (NP or PA)

Job description

About Us

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

Visit CooperHealth.orgto learn more.

Short Description

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Acute Care Surgery

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment & Management: Perform comprehensive assessments of acute surgical patients, develop and implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and adjust care as needed in collaboration with resident and attending physicians.
• Critical Care Procedures: Perform bedside procedures such as suturing, drain placement/removal and wound care management.
• Coordination of Care: Work closely with surgeons, critical care intensivists, surgery and medicine residents, and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Patient Monitoring: Continuously evaluate patient condition, monitor vital signs, and interpret lab results, diagnostic imaging, and other data to guide treatment decisions.
• Family Communication: Provide education and emotional support to patients' families, ensuring they are well-informed about the patient's condition, treatment options, and prognosis.
• Clinical Documentation: Maintain detailed and accurate electronic medical records (EMRs) of patient care, including assessments, treatments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Leadership & Education: Serve as a clinical leader through nursing staff education and contribute to the training of students and residents as needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiativesand continuing education to stay current with best practices in emergency surgery care.

Skills: Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities. Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Work Environment: Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Experience Required

Minimum 2-3 years of experience in surgery, trauma, emergency medicine, or critical care settings preferred.

Education Requirements

Master's Degree - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is required

License/Certification Requirements

Board certification Nurse Practitioner and Acute Care certification or Board certification as Physician Assistant; Active New Jersey License; American Heart Association BLS and CDS/DEA

Special Requirements

Schedule Hours/Days: Full Time

Salary Min ($)

USD $52.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $86.00