Northwest Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Surgical team in Randallstown, Maryland.
About this role:
- Work under the direction and supervision of an attending surgeon to support patient care across hospital floors, the Emergency Department, and other clinical areas.
- Provide direct and indirect patient care while prioritizing patient safety and quality outcomes.
- Collaborate proactively with surgeons, physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Coordinate patient care among surgeons, referring physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers.
- Obtain comprehensive patient histories and perform physical examinations.
- Order and prescribe medications, laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, IV fluids, diets, activity levels, and other patient care orders as appropriate.
- Assist in surgical procedures by handling tissue, providing surgical exposure, using instruments, suturing, tying, and achieving hemostasis.
- Respond to the Emergency Department to manage and assist with trauma resuscitations.
- Educate patients on discharge instructions, wound care, medication use, dietary recommendations, and other aspects of post-hospital care.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program
- Master's degree required
- Maryland NP or PA License (active and in good standing)
- Advanced Practice approval (if applicable)
- NCCPA certification (for PAs)
- National NP Board Certification (for NPs)
- ACLS and BLS certification
- Maryland CDS License
Preferred Experience
- Surgical experience preferred
- Acute Care experience prreferred
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly compensation
- CME support
- Paid time off
- Malpractice coverage
About Northwest Hospital
Northwest Hospital is recognized for delivering high-quality inpatient and critical care services in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.
Why Join Our Surgical Team?
- High clinical autonomy with strong specialist support
- Modernized facilities and growing critical care services
- Work in a culture that values professional growth and clinical excellence