Physician Assistant​/Nurse Practitioner; PA​/NP - Trauma - Highland Hospital

Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (PA/NP) – Trauma – Highland Hospital

Location:

Oakland, CA. Hospital:
Highland General Hospital. Department:
Physician‑Surgery. Employment:
Full Time (schedule varied). Position:
Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant). Pay: $88.11 – $117.05 per hour.

Highland Hospital is a Level1 Trauma Center serving a diverse patient population in the East Bay Area. As an integral part of the Alameda Health System, the Trauma Team delivers high‑quality, accessible care to community patients. This role focuses primarily in the ICU, managing critically injured trauma patients, performing procedures, participating in rounds, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest level of care.

Minimum Experience: Demonstrated experience which would provide the knowledge and skill necessary for successful performance as a Mid‑Level Practitioner.

Required

Education:

For Nurse Practitioners – successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner training program that conforms to the Board of Registered Nursing standards; graduate of an accredited Nursing program required;
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred. For Physician Assistants – successful completion of a Physician Assistant program of instruction in primary health care approved by the Physician Assisting Examining Committee; OR NCCPA for Physician’s Assistant.

Required

Licenses/Certifications:

• For Nurse Practitioners:
  Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse and certification as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing;
  Possession of a current Furnishing Number issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing and certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP); OR certification by the National Certification Corporation as a Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner (WHNP).
• For Physician Assistants:
  Possession of a valid Certificate as a Physician Assistant issued by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance; A valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Number and certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Preferred Experience: One year in area of specialty (e.g. Cardiology, Neurology, G.I, Rheumatology, Orthopedics, Hematology, etc.), PG Residency of ED experience or post‑graduate training in area of responsibility.

Preferred Licenses/Certification: ACLS, ATLS, SART, dependent on area of specialty; BLS – Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association; PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification – AHA American Heart Association (Required for Emergency Department or if overseeing or providing pediatric care on a regular basis).

Pay Range: $88.11 – $117.05 per hour. The pay range reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

Alameda Health System is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.