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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
Worksite address
randallstown, MD, 21133, US
Who can apply
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