Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Overnight Surgical Specialties

Position Summary The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides overnight inpatient coverage for Surgical Specialties including Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, and related consult services. This role is focused on acute floor-based patient care, emphasizing clinical evaluation, cross-coverage, and timely management of patient needs. No ICU coverage is required. Key Responsibilities Clinical Care Provide comprehensive overnight cross-coverage for surgical patients on inpatient floors Perform focused assessments, develop care plans, and implement appropriate interventions Respond to acute clinical changes, pages, and nursing concerns in a timely manner Manage post‑operative patients, including monitoring recovery, pain control, and complications Evaluate new consults as assigned by supervising surgical teams Procedures (as credentialed and applicable) Wound assessment and bedside management Removal or care of drains, lines, staples, or sutures Assist with minor bedside procedures as required Care Coordination Communicate effectively with attending surgeons, residents (if applicable), and day teams Provide clear and concise sign‑out to incoming day team providers Collaborate with nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe patient care Documentation Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) Document cross‑cover events, consult notes, progress notes, and clinical decisions Coverage Scope Orthopedics Neurosurgery Spine Floor patients only – no ICU responsibility Schedule Overnight shifts (e.g., 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM; may vary by department) Rotating weekends and holidays as required Qualifications Required Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program Active state licensure as NP or PA Certification by appropriate national board (e.g., AANP, ANCC, NCCPA) Current BLS and ACLS certification Minimum 1 year of inpatient or surgical experience preferred Preferred Experience in Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, or Surgical Hospital Medicine Strong clinical decision‑making and triage skills Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced overnight environment Key Competencies Excellent clinical judgment and prioritization skills Strong communication and teamwork abilities Ability to manage multiple patients and urgent situations simultaneously Comfort with autonomous practice with physician support as needed Work Environment Inpatient hospital setting Frequent walking between units Fast‑paced overnight coverage with variable patient acuity Reporting Structure Reports to: APP Manager / Clinical Manager Clinical supervision: Attending surgeons (Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, and consulting services) Additional Notes This role is non‑ICU, focusing strictly on floor‑level care APP will act as a key overnight resource for nursing staff and consulting teams Opportunity to develop expertise in surgical cross‑coverage and acute inpatient care #J-18808-Ljbffr Yale New Haven Health