Advanced Practice Provider PRN - Trauma

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Trauma. Per Diem schedule, advanced trauma skills, and leadership in patient care are essential.

Minimum 2–3 years in trauma/EM/critical care settings; Master's degree required; NJ license and acute care certification expected. Per diem hours, competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Active New Jersey license for practice as NP/PA.
• Board certification as NP with Acute Care or PA; CDS/DEA.
• Per diem schedule - as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage critically injured trauma patients.
• Perform bedside procedures (arterial/central line, intubation, chest tube, suturing).
• Coordinate care with trauma surgeons and multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor patient condition; interpret labs/imaging to guide care.
• Educate families and provide emotional support.
• Document care in EMR with detail.
• Lead and educate nursing staff and residents as needed.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Nursing 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 - 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 initiativesand 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

Salary Min ($)

USD $45.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $78.00