Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Trauma Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA) Position Summary The Trauma Service Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive clinical care to injured patients across the continuum of trauma services. Working collaboratively with trauma surgeons and the multidisciplinary trauma team, this role supports initial evaluation, inpatient management, postoperative care, and coordination of care to optimize patient outcomes in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Evaluate and manage trauma patients from admission through dischargePerform initial trauma assessments, daily patient rounds, and ongoing clinical evaluationsDevelop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with trauma surgeonsManage acute medical and surgical issues related to traumatic injuriesAssist with trauma resuscitation and emergency response activities as appropriatePerform procedures consistent with training and privileges, such as suturing, wound care, chest tube management, and line placementManage postoperative and non-operative trauma patients, including pain control and complication monitoringCoordinate care with consulting services including orthopedics, neurosurgery, critical care, and rehabilitationParticipate in interdisciplinary rounds, discharge planning, and care transitionsCommunicate effectively with patients, families, nursing staff, and consulting teamsMaintain accurate and timely clinical documentationParticipate in trauma program activities, quality improvement, morbidity and mortality review, and patient safety initiativesComply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant programCurrent NP or PA certification and state licensureEligibility for hospital credentialing and privilegingDEA registration or eligibilityPrior experience or training in trauma, acute care surgery, emergency medicine, or critical care preferred Skills and Competencies Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills in high-acuity settingsAbility to manage complex, injured patientsKnowledge of trauma protocols and emergency care principlesExcellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skillsAbility to function effectively in fast-paced, high-stress environmentsCommitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety Work Environment Trauma bays, inpatient trauma units, operating rooms, intensive care units, and step-down unitsSchedule may include shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage depending on service needs Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout clinical and emergency environmentsManual dexterity for procedures and bedside clinical tasksVisual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient monitoring and emergency response

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