Advanced Practice Provider (PA or ACNP) -Surgery

@ LifeBridge Health, Inc.
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Advanced Practice Provider (PA or ACNP) -Surgery

Baltimore, MD
Posted 4 days ago

About the job

Northwest Hospital provides high-quality inpatient and critical care in a collaborative environment. The surgery team seeks an experienced NP or PA to support patient care, assist in surgeries, and work with diverse clinical teams in Randallstown, MD.

Requirements

  • Graduate of accredited NP or PA program
  • Master's degree required
  • Active Maryland NP or PA license
  • NCCPA or Board Certification
  • ACLS and BLS certifications

Qualifications

  • Surgical or acute care experience preferred
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work in team
  • Detail-oriented
  • Proactive approach

Full job description

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

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