Acute Care Emergency Surgery Advanced Practice Provider, Day position

Job description

Acute Care Emergency Surgery (ACES) Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Capital Region Health is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Acute Care Emergency Surgery (ACES) Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our growing surgical services team in Largo, Maryland.

This full-time day position offers an exciting opportunity to practice in a dynamic environment providing care for trauma, acute care surgery, and critically ill surgical patients. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will work alongside surgeons, intensivists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.

In addition to supporting the ACES service, providers may assist with urology, plastic surgery, vascular surgery, and thoracic surgery services as needed. Comprehensive training will be provided to ensure competency across all aspects of the ACES team, with opportunities for cross-training and coverage across additional APP service lines.

Position Highlights:

Primarily scheduled for 11-hour day shifts

Manage trauma and acute care surgery patients across the continuum of care

Opportunity to perform advanced bedside procedures

First assist in the operating room

Cross-training opportunities with additional surgical specialties

Collaborative, physician-led environment

Strong commitment to professional growth, mentorship, and leadership development

Key Responsibilities:

In collaboration with the physician care team, the Advanced Practice Provider will:

Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services to critically ill and surgical patients

Obtain comprehensive patient histories and perform physical examinations

Conduct daily rounds and coordinate multidisciplinary patient care

Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic testing and imaging studies

Formulate diagnoses and implement treatment plans

Manage trauma and acute surgical patients throughout hospitalization

Communicate effectively with attending physicians, consulting services, nursing staff, patients, and families

Perform advanced procedures within approved privileges, including:

Central venous catheter placement

Chest tube insertion

Additional trauma and surgical procedures as credentialed

Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans and recovery expectations

First assist in the operating room

Identify and communicate patient safety concerns and process improvement opportunities

Support quality improvement initiatives and organizational patient safety goals

Essential Skills and Competencies:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking abilities

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex patients simultaneously

Confidence working independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams

Excellence in crisis management and rapid decision-making

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Commitment to quality improvement and patient safety

Ability to build effective working relationships across departments

Professionalism, accountability, and dedication to compassionate patient care

Leadership and Development:

Participate in APP Council meetings and service-line specific meetings

Attend organizational educational programs and professional development activities

Engage in leadership opportunities, committee participation, and mentorship initiatives

Support the education and training of APP colleagues, students, residents, and other learners

Participate in ongoing APP educational programs and specialty training opportunities

Commitment to Quality and Patient Safety:

As a member of Capital Region Health, you will:

Support High Reliability Organization principles

Promote patient safety and zero-harm initiatives

Contribute to a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and mutual respect

Consistently follow organizational policies, procedures, and clinical standards

Identify and report potential risks related to processes, procedures, and patient care

Maintain procedure complication rates below national benchmarks

Deliver exceptional, evidence-based patient care

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and graduation from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program with current NCCPA certification and Maryland licensure

OR

Current certification and licensure to practice as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Maryland

Additionally:

Credentialing through the University of Maryland Capital Region Health Medical Staff Office

Current BLS and ACLS certifications

ATLS certification required (may be obtained after hire)

Participation in approved continuing medical education programs

Preferred:

Minimum of one year of surgical, trauma, emergency medicine, critical care, or acute care experience

Continuing Education Requirements:

Complete a minimum of 50 Category I CME hours every two years

Complete 32 hours of trauma-related CME

Maintain competency in trauma, acute care surgery, and related surgical subspecialties

Adhere to Maryland Board of Physicians or Maryland Board of Nursing standards and approved procedural protocols

Why Capital Region Health?

At Capital Region Health, you will join a mission-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care through innovation, collaboration, and clinical excellence. We invest in our providers through ongoing education, leadership development, and opportunities for career advancement.

Our culture is built upon:

Patient Safety and Zero Harm

Clinical Excellence

Professional Growth

Collaboration and Respect

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

High Reliability Organization Principles

Compensation: Salary is competitive and commensurate with clinical experience.

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding surgical practice opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while advancing your career, we invite you to apply and join our Acute Care Emergency Surgery team.

We are not accepting inquiries or solicitations from 3rd party recruiters/search firms. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Worksite address

upper marlboro, MD, 20792, US

Who can apply

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