Nurse Practitioner-Surgery: Trauma
$15–$15 year
On-siteCatalina, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Conduct trauma activations and perform comprehensive patient evaluations in the trauma bay. Order diagnostic tests, consult specialists, and arrange admissions while managing acute general surgery patients. Perform therapeutic procedures including chest tubes, central lines, arterial lines, laceration repairs, and I&Ds, with occasional intubations and surgical assistance. Maintain thorough documentation and coordinate care through various channels to ensure smooth discharge planning with case managers. Serve as a consistent presence on the team across full-time day and mid-shift coverage, Monday through Sunday.
Required Qualifications
- Board Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Arizona license or eligibility
- RNFA certificate (Registered Nurse First Assist)
- BLS (basic life support)
- ATLS (advanced trauma life support)
- ACLS (advanced cardiovascular life support)
Desired Qualifications
- Surgical patient care experience preferred (new graduates considered)
- PALS (pediatric advanced life support)
- ABLS (advanced burn life support)
- NRP (neonatal resuscitation program)
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