Advanced Practice Provider PRN - Trauma

Association of Clinicians for the Underserved; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in New Jersey seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to manage critically injured trauma patients. This role involves performing assessments, coordinating care, and implementing treatment plans in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Nursing or as a Physician Assistant and possess strong clinical skills.

Benefits

Competitive rates and compensation programs

Comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, vision, and retirement

Opportunities for career growth through professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in trauma, emergency medicine, or critical care settings preferred.
• Experience in performing advanced procedures in the ICU or trauma unit is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of critically injured trauma patients and develop treatment plans.
• Perform bedside procedures such as intubation and chest tube placement.
• Continuously monitor patient condition and vital signs.

Skills

Clinical Judgment

Critical Thinking

Decision-Making

Communication

Leadership

Education

MASTERS - Nursing or Physician Assistant

Job description

About Us

AtCooper 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

MASTERS - Nursing or Physician Assistant required.

License/Certification Requirements

License (or Certification): BLS Required; License (or Certification): NJ-Advanced Practice Provider - APN and NJ-Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant required.

Special Requirements

Scheduled Days / Hours: Per Diem – As needed.