Trauma Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Trauma Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) Full-time, Variable Shift, On‑call Summary: The Trauma Acute Care Surgery Advanced Practice Professional (APP) is a mid‑level provider responsible for the medical management and coordination of care for patients under the Trauma Acute Care Surgery Service at Munson Medical Center. The APP works under the supervision of the attending general surgeon, applying clinical expertise and professional judgment in accordance with institutional protocols, physician preferences, and Michigan state law. Primary duties include assisting in trauma resuscitations, conducting diagnostic and therapeutic tasks, managing patients through their admission, and attending daily rounds. The APP is expected to be present promptly in trauma and critical care scenarios, support patient care in the resuscitative and post‑operative phases, and provide medical documentation such as history and physical exams, admission notes, and progress updates. The APP participates in Trauma Performance Improvement Committee meetings and provides night call coverage. The position also involves assisting with the Surgical Critical Care service under the direct supervision of intensivists, caring for critically ill patients, including neurocritical and stroke patients. Benefits Competitive market‑based compensation Full benefits, paid holidays, and generous paid time off Professional Liability coverage Sign On Bonus Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting Wellness plans, an employee assistance program, and employee discounts Responsibilities Responsible for the medical management and coordination of care for Trauma Acute Care Surgery patients under the supervision of the attending general surgeon. Assists in trauma resuscitations and performs advanced diagnostic and therapeutic tasks throughout the patient’s hospital stay. Available in the ER resuscitation area within 15 minutes for Level 1 Trauma and 30 minutes for Level 2 Trauma Team activations. Conducts history and physical exams, admission notes, and daily progress notes. Attends at least 50% of Trauma Performance Improvement Committee meetings. Provides night call coverage and participates in trauma and critical care patient management. Assists with the Surgical Critical Care service under intensivist supervision for critically ill patients, including neurocritical and stroke patients. Works collaboratively with the attending Emergency Physician during trauma resuscitations until the attending General Surgeon takes lead. Qualifications Education / Training: Master’s Degree in Nursing or a Master’s in Physician Assistant studies. Work Experience: General Surgery experience preferred but not required; previous experience in primary care, ICU, or emergency setting desirable. Certification, Licensure, Registration: State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required; current ACLS, PALS, ENPC, APLS, BLS, and ATLS. Additional certifications to be maintained: Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (FCCS), Virtual Critical Care Rounds II (VCCR): Adult by the Society of Critical Care Medicine, Advanced Practice Provider Orientation Course, and Emergency Neurological Life Support Certification by Neuro Critical Care Society. EHR Oracle Health Equal Employment Opportunity Munson Healthcare grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Vaccination Requirements Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption. #J-18808-Ljbffr