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

Ardent Health Services; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME Allowance

Malpractice Insurance

Base Salary

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Pocatello, Idaho, seeks a skilled Surgical Advanced Practice Provider to join their surgical team at a Level II Trauma Center. Your role will involve supporting surgical cases and performing technical skills, along with providing perioperative care. A minimum of 2 years of surgical experience is required. The position offers a base salary, CME allowance, and malpractice insurance, ensuring quality patient care in both elective and emergent settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years surgical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first or second assist on surgical cases for various specialties.
• Perform intraoperative technical skills such as suturing and wound closure.
• Participate in surgical rounding and document patient progress.
• Work closely with surgeons, residents, and nursing staff.
• Support quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Surgical experience

Technical skills (suturing, wound closure)

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho is seeking a skilled and motivated Surgical Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join our multidisciplinary surgical team at our Level II Trauma Center. This opportunity will provide perioperative care and first‑assist support for a variety of surgical specialties, contributing to high‑quality patient care in both elective and emergent settings.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years surgical experience required.

Benefits

• Base Salary
• CME Allowance
• Malpractice Insurance

Portneuf Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.