APRN / PA INPATIENT - TRAUMA SURGERY -

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Zusammenfassung

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join a high-acuity surgical care team. The role emphasizes inpatient consultations, acute care management, and collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams.

The position supports outpatient follow-up and strives for continuity of care while promoting well-being and professional growth within a family-like work environment.

Qualifikationen

• Must hold NP or PA licensure in the state of practice.
• Experience in acute care settings preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and surgeons.

Aufgaben

• Perform inpatient consultations and assessments.
• Provide acute and ongoing inpatient management.
• Assist as first in OR where applicable.
• Coordinate outpatient clinic care and follow-up.
• Ensure continuity of care across the patient experience.

Kenntnisse

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Acute care

Teamwork

Surgical specialties

Clinical judgment

Adaptability

Compassionate care

Ausbildung

Program Graduate

Advanced Nurse or Physician Assistant

Jobbeschreibung

Are you a passionate and driven Advanced Practice Provider looking to make a meaningful impact in high-acuity surgical care? Join a dynamic, family-oriented team where collaboration, excellence, and well-being are at the heart of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

Perform inpatient consultations and assessments Provide acute and ongoing inpatient management Serve as first assist in the operating room Support outpatient clinic care and follow-up Ensure continuity of care across the patient experience Collaborate closely with surgeons, APPs, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams.

Why Join Us

• Cohesive, supportive teams that feel like family
• A culture that prioritizes employee well-being and professional growth
• Open communication, mentorship, and shared decision-making
• Opportunity to practice at the top of your license in a high-impact clinical environment
• A shared commitment to working hard and delivering exceptional patient care

What We’re Looking For

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Passion for acute care, teamwork, and surgical specialties
• Strong clinical judgment and adaptability in fast-paced settings
• Dedication to providing compassionate, high-quality patient care

Our Mission: Together, we strive to work hard, support one another, and deliver the highest quality care to every patient, every time.

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Inpt APP - Surgery

FTE: 0.60

Part Time

Shift: Days

Position Summary

Function in a specialized area of advance practice in the role of practitioner, mentor, consultant, educator, researcher and manager. Establish goals and priorities in accordance with patient and staff needs and organizational objectives. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed Responsibilities

• PATIENT CARE - Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow-up and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined by state statute
• PATIENT CARE - Perform patient history and physical exams as needed for procedures or admissions; document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings
• PATIENT CARE - Complete admitting orders, daily rounds and orders, consultations with nurses, specialist and ancillary staff, discharge summary, transfers, medication management and other orders as required for the management of patient care
• PATIENT CARE - Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• PATIENT CARE - Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic procedures and tests. Explain the necessity of preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of procedures to patient and patient’s family
• PATIENT CARE - Evaluate and revise intervention care/treatment plan with patient and family as necessary to achieve improved health
• PATIENT CARE - Provide education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of the prescribed medical treatment
• DOCUMENTATION - Provide accurate documentation of patient care, document orders, directives, procedures and patient responses in the medical record and communicate them to other members of the health care team; maintain accurate, legible and confidential records
• PATIENT CARE - Work as a team member with medical/nursing/counseling staff to provide comprehensive care and promote continuity of care
• EDUCATION - Guide, teach, support and serve as a clinical resource nursing and medical staff
• ROLE MODEL - Act as a role model through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
• RESEARCH - Support research by conducting or participating in research studies; incorporate findings in clinical practice
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in‑services, meetings and workshops
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety‑related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Qualifications

Education:

• Program Graduate

Education specialization:

• Advanced Nurse or Physician Assistant

Experience:

• 1 year directly related experience

Nonessential:

• Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo Specialization in applicable area 3 years directly related experience

Credentials:

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
• Advanced Practice RN or Physician Asst Lic & NCCPA Cert
• Pediatric Nursing Certification as applicable
• ACLS or PALS (as applicable) within 30 days of hire
• Prescriptive Authority from the State of New Mexico
• State of New Mexico and Federal DEA Certification

Physical Conditions:

• Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Working conditions:

• Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
• Sub to credential.failure obtain/maintain may result in term
• 60 days written notice required to be eligible for rehire
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus Available
• Relocation Assistance Available