Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Trauma Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA) Position Summary The Trauma Service Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive clinical care to injured patients across the continuum of trauma services. Working collaboratively with trauma surgeons and the multidisciplinary trauma team, this role supports initial evaluation, inpatient management, postoperative care, and coordination of care to optimize patient outcomes in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Evaluate and manage trauma patients from admission through discharge

Perform initial trauma assessments, daily patient rounds, and ongoing clinical evaluations

Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with trauma surgeons

Manage acute medical and surgical issues related to traumatic injuries

Assist with trauma resuscitation and emergency response activities as appropriate

Perform procedures consistent with training and privileges, such as suturing, wound care, chest tube management, and line placement

Manage postoperative and non-operative trauma patients, including pain control and complication monitoring

Coordinate care with consulting services including orthopedics, neurosurgery, critical care, and rehabilitation

Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, discharge planning, and care transitions

Communicate effectively with patients, families, nursing staff, and consulting teams

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Participate in trauma program activities, quality improvement, morbidity and mortality review, and patient safety initiatives

Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Current NP or PA certification and state licensure

Eligibility for hospital credentialing and privileging

DEA registration or eligibility

Prior experience or training in trauma, acute care surgery, emergency medicine, or critical care preferred

Skills and Competencies Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills in high-acuity settings

Ability to manage complex, injured patients

Knowledge of trauma protocols and emergency care principles

Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills

Ability to function effectively in fast-paced, high-stress environments

Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety

Work Environment Trauma bays, inpatient trauma units, operating rooms, intensive care units, and step-down units

Schedule may include shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage depending on service needs

Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout clinical and emergency environments

Manual dexterity for procedures and bedside clinical tasks

Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient monitoring and emergency response

Worksite address

rapid city, SD, 57701, US

Who can apply

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