NP-PA-Surg Hosp-ED Admissions - NIGHTS

Southcoast Health System; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Earned time off

Employee wellbeing program

403B retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Southcoast Health is seeking a Surgery Night ED Admissions professional for St. Luke's Hospital, New Bedford, MA. The role supports SPG Surgeons overnight and acts as first call for emergency department consults, with overnight APP coverage for the hospital.

Required are a related bachelor's degree, AMA-approved PA program, and Massachusetts RN registration; certification and NCCPA within one year are mandatory. One year APP experience and Surgical First Assistant certification are also expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved Physician Assistant program.
• Nurse Practitioner: Masters of Science Degree in Nursing.
• Certification from a National accrediting body to practice as a Physician Assistant is required.
• Massachusetts RN registration is required.
• Surgical First Assistant certification required upon hire.
• One year experience as an Advanced Practice Practitioner.
• Certified by NCCPA within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first call for ED consults with physician back-up for Surgical Specialties.
• Conduct rounds for IP General Surgery as needed.
• Overnight APP coverage for St. Luke's Hospital.

Skills

Surgical first assistant

APP experience

Orthopedic knowledge

NCCPA certification

Controlled substances registration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

AMA-approved Physician Assistant program

MSN for Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Position: Surgery Night ED Admissions

Hours: 36 hours - 7P - 7A

Shift: Night - weekend, holiday rotation

Location: St. Luke's Hospital, New Bedford, MA

Responsibilities

• Under the general supervision and direction of the Surgical Hospitalist Physician or designee, conduct a wide variety of patient care and related duties in support of SPG Surgeons overnight.
• Position will function as first call for all emergency department consults with physician back-up primarily for Surgical Specialties to include urology, general surgery, plastics, breast & thoracic.
• Conduct rounds as needed for IP General Surgery specialties.
• Overnight APP coverage for St. Luke's Hospital, New Bedford, MA.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in a related field is required. Graduate of an A.M.A.-approved Physician Assistant program is required.
• Certification from a National accrediting body to practice as a Physician Assistant is required. Nurse Practitioner: Masters of Science Degree in Nursing is required.
• Certification from a National accrediting body to practice as a Nurse Practitioner is required.
• Current Massachusetts R.N. registration is required. Nurse Practitioner Certificate/Physician Assistant Certificate is required.
• Knowledge and skill of orthopedic disorders and treatments is required.
• Surgical First Assistant certification required upon hire
• Skill in operating medical equipment, a variety of software applications and multiple projects is required AND/OR Nurse Practitioner is required.
• One year experience required as an Advanced Practice Practitioner
• Practitioner Certificate/Physician Assistant Certificate is required.
• Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants within one year of hire is required.
• Qualified in all basic and advanced cardiac support standards is required.
• Eligible for state and federal controlled substances registration.

Benefits

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package** (Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours)
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.