NP/PA Acute Trauma Surgical- FT

Capital Health (US); Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 95,329 - 138,049; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Paid Time‑Off Program

Job summary

Capital Health in New Jersey seeks a Physician Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner to deliver high‑quality patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will perform histories and physicals, participate in rounds, assist with admissions and perioperative care, and coordinate discharge planning with a multidisciplinary team.

This role emphasizes clinical excellence, patient safety, and ongoing improvement within a DNV‑accredited system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program approved by the NCCPA.
• Nurse Practitioner: BSN and MSN or post‑master’s certificate program and NJ license.
• NCCPA certification is required for Physician Assistant licensure in NJ.
• One year of primary or acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform histories and physical examinations and ongoing patient assessments.
• Participate in daily rounds with physicians and assist with perioperative care.
• Assist with admissions, consults, and discharge planning across the continuum.
• Re-evaluate patients and modify care plans in collaboration with the care team.
• Complete wound assessments and order labs, imaging, and diagnostic studies as needed.

Skills

Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner

Education

NCCPA certified program

Nursing degrees (BSN/MSN)

Job description

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Pay Range

$69.20 - $100.21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Position Overview

• Performs histories and physical examinations, ongoing patient assessments and some critical care procedures. Participates in daily patient rounds with physicians, facilitates pre‑operative and post‑operative patient care.
• Assists with admission work‑ups and/or consults to facilitate care across the continuum.
• Initiates, monitors, alters and orders treatments including but not limited to device placement, physical and occupational therapy, home health referral, and discharge planning.
• Re‑evaluates the patient throughout the hospitalization and modifies plan of care as needed in collaboration with clinical staff. Completes transfer of care notes when transferring patients to another medical service.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age and development of the patient.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as indicated for diagnosis and management of problems.
• Completes wound assessments, initiates basic skin care orders. Orders laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies that will assist with the medical management; explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipates effects of treatments, and diagnostics and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
• Participates in the hospital Quality Improvement process.
• Contributes to development and revision of patient care standards and policies as needed to optimize clinical practice.

Minimum Requirements

• Physician Assistant
• Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program, approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• One‑year experience working with primary care management or acute care preferred.
• NJ Physician Assistant License.
• Nurse Practitioner
• Bachelor's degree in nursing and Master's degree in advanced clinical practice or graduate of post‑Master's certificate program for nurse practitioner.
• One‑year experience working with primary care management or acute care preferred.
• Advanced Practice Nurse – NJ License.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent physical demands: Sitting, Standing.
• Occasional physical demands: Walking, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, reaching forward, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Talk or Hear.
• Continuous physical demands: Taste or Smell.
• Lifting Floor to Waist 20 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 0 lbs.
• IND123.

This Position Is Eligible For The Following Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In‑House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Spouse
• Voluntary Life Employee
• Voluntary Life Child
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time‑Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.