PA or NP for Trauma and Acute Care Surgery

Job Description

• Job Summary
  • The Trauma Nurse Practitioner is responsible for coordinating the planning, implementation, and on-going monitoring and evaluation of the trauma or acute care surgical patient, under the supervision of the Medical director or Trauma Services or designated assistants, and in collaboration with trauma and acute care surgical team members. The TNP participates in opportunities to improve the quality of care provided to trauma and acute care surgical patients across the continuum of care, through daily activities that support the Trauma Performance Improvement Program. The TNP utilizes evidence-based standards of care to ensure timely, appropriate and cost effective care in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of CoxHealth.
• Job Requirements
  • Education
    • Required: Masters degree in Nursing
    • Required: Obtain 8 trauma educational hours per year with 4 of those pertaining to pediatric trauma
  • Experience
    • Preferred: 1 – 2 years’ experience or training with emphasis on the care of the traumatically injured patient
    • Preferred: Previous surgical first assist experience
  • Skills
    • Self-motivated and able to work independently with little direct supervision required
    • Excellent clinical expertise, communication skills, and human relation skills
    • Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize
  • Licensure/Certification/Registration
    • Required: Current MO Nurse Practitioner license
    • Required: BLS required within 90 days of hire
    • Required: Obtain ATLS certification within 1 year of employment and maintain current ATLS certification