ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER PRN - TRAUMA

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ, is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP)—Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant—for the Trauma service on a per diem basis.

You will perform comprehensive trauma assessments, assist in critical care procedures, coordinate interprofessional care, and educate families while maintaining EMR documentation; NJ license and board certification required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for NP or PA.
• Active New Jersey license.
• Board certification for NP with acute care or PA; BLS and CDS/DEA required.
• Minimum 2–3 years trauma, emergency medicine, surgery or critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage critically injured trauma patients, developing and adjusting care plans.
• Perform bedside critical care procedures (arterial/central lines, intubation, chest tubes).
• Coordinate care with trauma surgeons, intensivists, & residents.
• Monitor patients, interpret labs/imaging, and guide treatments including ventilation and ICP.
• Educate and support families regarding condition, options, and prognosis.
• Maintain detailed EMR documentation of care and outcomes.
• Contribute to trauma quality improvement and staff education.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree

Physician Assistant degree

Job description

About Us

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About Us

At C ooper 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 - Trauma

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment & Management: Perform comprehensive assessments of critically injured trauma patients, develop and implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and adjust care as needed in collaboration with attending physicians.


• Critical Care Procedures: Perform bedside procedures such as arterial line insertion, central line insertion, intubation, chest tube placement, suturing, and wound care management.


• Coordination of Care: Work closely with trauma surgeons, critical care intensivists, surgery and emergency medicine residents, and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care for critically injured patients.


• Patient Monitoring: Continuously evaluate patient condition, monitor vital signs, and interpret lab results, diagnostic imaging, and other data to guide treatment decisions, including ventilator management, ICP interpretation, IV sedation management, chest tube management and drain management.


• 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 trauma and critical care quality improvement initiatives and continuing education to stay current with best practices in trauma 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 trauma, emergency medicine, surgery or critical care settings preferred. Experience in performing advanced procedures in the ICU or trauma unit is highly desirable.

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:

Per Diem - as needed