ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER - ACUTE CARE SURGERY

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Camden, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) for the Acute Care Surgery team. You will assess and manage acute surgical patients, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with residents and attending surgeons to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include bedside procedures, coordinating care with the multidisciplinary team, monitoring patient status, interpreting labs and imaging, and educating families.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required in Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Board certification in Acute Care (NP) or Acute Care (PA) and active New Jersey license.
• American Heart Association BLS and CDS/DEA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage acute surgical patients; develop and implement treatment plans.
• Perform bedside procedures such as suturing, drain placement/removal and wound care.
• Coordinate care with surgeons, intensivists, residents, and multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor patient condition; interpret labs, imaging, and data to guide decisions.
• Educate families and maintain detailed EMRs; participate in education of staff and students.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement in emergency surgery care.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Education

Master's Degree - NP or PA

Job description

About us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

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