Inpatient Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Acute Care General Surgery (Non-Surgical)

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join their General Surgery department. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work independently, providing high-quality care to a diverse patient population. With a focus on collaboration and multidisciplinary approaches, you will be integral to the surgical team, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that values your expertise and contributions. If you are passionate about patient care and looking for a rewarding career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

30 days of PTO

CME allowance

Health coverage plans

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits with employer match

Mentorship from experienced peers

Qualifications

• New graduates with acute-care nursing backgrounds encouraged to apply.
• Strong documentation skills and work ethic are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and coordinate care for pre- and post-general surgery patients.
• Manage inpatient consults and facilitate discharges.

Skills

Acute-care nursing

Documentation skills

Autonomous work

Education

ACNP certification

General surgery nursing background

Job description

MedStar Medical Group offers a rewarding career with a unique patient population just south of Washington, D.C. Become part of an organization that welcomes your experience, input, and leadership—as a clinician and healthcare expert.

Position Overview

We are seeking a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to function independently as an Inpatient Acute Care Advanced Practice Provider within our established General Surgery/Integrated Surgery department at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. Our team of general surgeons and advanced practice providers have extensive experience managing a broad spectrum of urgent and non-urgent general surgical conditions. We employ a multidisciplinary, integrated approach, collaborating with disciplines such as colorectal, breast, thoracic, plastic, bariatric, transplant, oncology, radiology, and pathology. This approach ensures high-quality care that is unmatched in our service area and aligns with our surgeons’ philosophy of care.

Responsibilities

1. Assess and coordinate care for the pre- and post-general surgery patient populations.
2. Manage inpatient consults and facilitate discharges.
3. This role does not include any APP OR/surgical responsibilities.

Candidate Requirements

New graduates with acute-care, post-acute, and/or general surgery nursing backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Preference is given to nurse practitioners with ACNP certification; FNPs are not eligible for this role. The ideal candidate demonstrates thorough documentation skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work autonomously while maintaining regular communication with administrative and provider support. Participation in daily patient care review meetings with surgeons and weekly multidisciplinary huddles is expected. Dedicated office space is available in the professional building, directly connected to the hospital.

Work Schedule

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with an 8-hour workday, totaling 1.0 FTE. This role excludes holidays, weekends, after-hours, or call responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunities for increases
• Mentorship from experienced APP, MD/DO peers, and administrators
• Comprehensive onboarding process
• 30 days of PTO, 7 holidays, and 2 personal days
• CME allowance with 5 CME days outside PTO
• Multiple health coverage plans, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits with employer match

Application and Contact

If you seek an exciting, challenging career with strong professional relationships, please apply now by contacting [e-mail].

MedStar Health is a 501(c)(3) organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The hiring range for this position is $115,000 - $143,619.