Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Trauma & Acute Care Surgery - Boise, ID - FT

Trinity Health; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation

PTO & CME Allocation

Malpractice Insurance (Incl. Tail)

Health/Dental/Vision

Retirement (403b)

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Health System seeks an Advance Practice Provider (APP) to manage trauma and acute care surgery (TACS) patients in collaboration with trauma surgeons. The APP will direct nursing staff, provide daily contact with patients and families, and work within a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive trauma care.

Candidates should hold a valid Idaho PA/NP license with controlled substance registration (Idaho & DEA) and have prior ER/ICU/critical care exposure; FNP/PA with trauma center

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain unrestricted PA/NP medical license in Idaho
• Valid controlled substance registration with Idaho Board of Pharmacy and DEA
• ACNP-BC or FNP/PA with trauma center experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage trauma and acute care surgery patients in collaboration with trauma surgeons
• Provide direction to nursing staff and daily patient/family interactions
• Collaborate with attending surgeons on clinical management of TACS patients
• Support multidisciplinary team approach to patient care

Skills

Trauma care experience

Critical care experience

ER/ICU background

Education

Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) licensure in Idaho

Controlled substance registration (Idaho & DEA)

Job description

Description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Description

Location

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center

Status

Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Schedule

Rotation of days and nights for 24/7/365 service coverage

Call

None; shift work

Salary And Benefits

• Relocation
• PTO & CME Allocation
• Malpractice Insurance (Incl. Tail)
• Health/Dental/Vision
• Retirement (403b)

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG) is an 800+ provider multispecialty group practice that seeks an Advance Practice Provider (APP) to manage the trauma and acute care surgery (TACS) patients in collaboration with the trauma surgeon(s), including direct management through utilization of approved protocols and procedures as well as appropriate medical consultation. The APP will collaborate with the attending surgeon(s) for clinical management of TACS patients, provide direction to nursing personnel regarding patient management issues and provide daily contact with patients, family members, visitors, employees, medical staff, volunteer and students throughout the continuum of trauma care.

The qualified TACS APP will show evidence of comprehensive assessment skills, expert clinical skills and problem-solving abilities and commit to a multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care. Looking for candidates with previous ER, ICU, or critical care experience. Candidates must hold a valid controlled substance registration with both the Idaho Board of Pharmacy and the DEA and should have past surgical and/or critical care experience in a hospital-based setting.

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center (SARMC) is the principal provider of advanced, innovative and interdisciplinary trauma and critical care services. In addition, SARMC is an ACS verified Level II Trauma Center whose annual trauma volumes exceed 2,000 with over 500 patients with an ISS>15. Trauma is predominantly blunt in nature. The TACS surgeons participate in a primary and back-up call panel arrangement.

Requirements

• Education / Certification / Education Requirements:
  • Minimum requirements: Ability to obtain unrestricted Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner medical license in Idaho; valid controlled substance registration with Idaho Board of Pharmacy and DEA.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
    • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant with significant medical background regardless of experience as licensed APP
    • Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP-BC) with experience in Level I or II trauma centers, working on a Trauma & Acute Care Surgery team.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS and ATLS preferred.

Community

Nampa, Meridian and Boise anchor this vibrant and growing mid-sized metropolitan area of 840,000+ people. An outdoor enthusiast's paradise with a flourishing arts and entertainment scene, the region offers a reasonable cost of living, low crime rate, excellent cultural programs, neighborhood parks and nearby forests and rivers. Idaho's culture of physician independence also makes it one of the best places in America to be a practicing physician. The Boise Metro Area is consistently listed as one of the best places in the country to live, work and play!

Saint Alphonsus Health System

is a growing five-hospital, 714-bed, 74 clinic integrated healthcare system serving southwestern Idaho, eastern Oregon and northern Nevada.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.