Trauma Surgery NP/PA

CommonSpirit Health; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Communityhealthathome is looking for a compassionate Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Chandler, Arizona. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care to critically injured patients, collaborating with a dedicated medical team. Essential responsibilities include patient care documentation, counseling patients on recovery, and assisting surgeons where needed.

Ideal candidates should possess the necessary educational credentials and licensure, ensuring high standards of medical practice and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree as a Physician Assistant or Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Relevant licenses (PA-C or Advanced Practice Nurse).
• Valid DEA registration required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to trauma patients at a level 1 trauma hospital.
• Document all patient care in the EMR.
• Counsel patients on pre and post-operative care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Medical knowledge

Surgical assistance

Patient counseling

Documentation in EMR

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)

Degree as a Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Chandler, Arizona. You will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive and high-quality care to critically injured patients.

• Provide care to general surgery and trauma patients at level 1 trauma hospital.
• 12 hour shifts to support mix of day and night coverage.
• Provide coverage to a 24 hour/7 day a week service line.
• Obtain pertinent medical history and appropriate physical exams.
• Orders and interprets pertinent lab and/or xray studies and conveys information to attending physicians.
• Document all patient care within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and complete all necessary tasks in compliance with health system policies and regulatory agencies to ensure timely and accurate billing.
• Counsels patients on pre and post-operative care, post-trauma care, recovery and expectations.
• Rounding with residents/students.
• Occasionally assist surgeons by providing first assistant surgical services.
• Assists attending surgeons in hospital by making patient rounds, recording pertinent information in the patient’s medical record.
• Prescribes medications within scope of practice and Arizona law.
• Performs bedside procedures within scope of practice and delineation of privileges.
• Keep medical knowledge and skills current through regular CME activity.
• Maintain appropriate licensure required for role and active privileges at hospital.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the health system’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

PA Requirements

• Degree as a Physician Assistant (PA-C).
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Must hold and maintain:
  • AZ Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants License.
  • NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant.
• Valid DEA registration.
• Must meet credentialing criteria for medical staff.

NP Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN).
• Graduate of accredited program for Nurse Practitioners.
• Compact state or Arizona RN license.
• Arizona Advanced Practice Nurse license.
• Must hold and maintain National Certificate as a nurse practitioner in area of specialty under AZ regulations:
  • NP-AACN.
  • NP-AANP.
  • NP-ANCC.
• Valid DEA registration.
• Must meet credentialing criteria for medical staff.

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed provider group of Dignity Health Arizona. Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) employs approximately 350 providers and 850 support staff who cover a wide variety of specialties. The medical group has had tremendous success over the past few years and now provides more than 73 sub‑specialty services. The physicians and APPs provide clinical services in their areas of specialty and many serve in pivotal academic research and leadership roles. DHMG is also heavily involved in preparing tomorrow's healthcare providers. Clinical services are complemented with translational and bench research to augment medical education for residents and students. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.