PRN Operating Room Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Needed in Pocatello, Idaho

Portneuf Health; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Salary

CME Allowance

Malpractice Insurance

Job summary

Portneuf Health in Pocatello, ID is seeking a skilled surgical assistant. You will serve as first or second assist on a variety of surgical procedures, perform intraoperative skills such as suturing, and engage in comprehensive patient care.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of surgical experience and the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The role includes participation in quality improvement initiatives. Pocatello offers a community rich in outdoor activities and a balanced lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' surgical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first or second assist on surgical cases across multiple specialties.
• Perform intraoperative technical skills such as suturing and wound closure.
• Participate in surgical rounding and communicate patient progress.

Job description

About Your Work:

• Serve as first or second assist on surgical cases for a variety of surgical procedures across multiple specialties, including general surgery, trauma, orthopedic, neurosurgery, bariatric and other subspecialties as needed.
• Perform intraoperative technical skills such as suturing, wound closure, and tissue handling.
• Participate in surgical rounding, documenting and communicating with patient progress.
• Work closely with surgeons, residents, nursing staff, anesthesiologists and other team members.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and adherence to clinical protocols.
• Excellent support staff.
• Epic EMR.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years' surgical experience required.

Recruitment Package may include:

• Base Salary
• CME Allowance
• Malpractice Insurance

About Portneuf Medical Center:

In a joint venture partnership with the Portneuf Health Trust, Ardent operates Portneuf Medical Center located in Pocatello, ID. The mission of Portneuf Medical Center is simple: World class care, every patient, every time. Serving the healthcare needs of Eastern Idaho since 1907, Portneuf Medical Center strives to deliver a higher level of care and healthier community as a 205-bed acute care facility that is home to a Level II Trauma Center and 20-bed ICU.

About the Community:

Home to Idaho State University and located in southeastern Idaho, Pocatello was historically referred to as the "gateway to the Northwest" in the 1800s by miners and others on the Oregon Trail who would pass through Pocatello's Portneuf Gap on their journey. Today, residents enjoy Pocatello's affordable housing and emphasis on outdoor recreation with its numerous hiking and biking trails and proximity to local and state parks, including Massacre Rocks State Park and within 3 hours from Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons, Jackson Hole, Sun Valley and Salt Lake City.

Portneuf Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.