Trauma Acute Care Nurse Practitioner; NP or Physician Assistant; PA - PRN

Company Description

The Trauma Acute Care Surgery Advanced Practice Professional (APP) is a mid-level provider responsible for the medical management and coordination of care for patients under the Trauma Acute Care Surgery Service at Munson Medical Center. The APP works under the supervision of the attending general surgeon, applying clinical expertise and professional judgment in accordance with institutional protocols, physician preferences, and Michigan state law.

The primary duties include assisting in trauma resuscitations, conducting diagnostic and therapeutic tasks, managing patients through their admission, and attending daily rounds. The APP is expected to be present promptly in trauma and critical care scenarios, support patient care in the resuscitative and post-operative phases and provide medical documentation such as history and physical exams, admission notes, and progress updates.

In addition, the APP participates in Trauma Performance Improvement Committee meetings and provides night call coverage. The position also involves assisting with the Surgical Critical Care service under the direct supervision of intensivists, caring for critically ill patients, including neurocritical and stroke patients.

Ready to make a difference? Position Duties/Highlights Include:

• Responsible for the medical management and coordination of care for Trauma Acute Care Surgery patients under the supervision of the attending general surgeon.
• Assists in trauma resuscitations and performs advanced diagnostic and therapeutic tasks throughout the patient’s hospital stay.
• Available in the ER resuscitation area within 15 minutes for Level 1 Trauma and 30 minutes for Level 2 Trauma Team activations.
• Conducts history and physical exams, admission notes, and daily progress notes.
• Attends at least 50% of Trauma Performance Improvement Committee meetings.
• Provides night call coverage and participates in trauma and critical care patient management.
• Assists with the Surgical Critical Care service under intensivist supervision for critically ill patients, including neurocritical and stroke patients.
• Works collaboratively with the attending Emergency Physician during trauma resuscitations until the attending General Surgeon takes lead.

The Benefits of Working at Munson:

• Competitive market-based compensation
• Full benefits, paid holidays, and generous paid time off
• CME Allowance
• Professional Liability
• Sign On Bonus
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting
• Wellness plans, an employee assistance program and employee discounts

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• We’re northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system and we are deeply rooted in the communities we serve. That means that our patients are often our family,friends and neighbors – and it’s special to be able to care for them. And as one of the top healthcare systems to work for in Michigan by Forbes (American’s Best Employers by State 2022), we’re committed to your ongoing growth and development.
• After work, you’ll find things to do in every season – beaches, outdoor recreation, unique restaurants, world-class wineries, arts and entertainment.
• As a non-profit healthcare system, Munson Healthcare provides $65 million in health care programs and education, as well as free discounted and unreimbursed services.

• 8 hospitals
• 694 licensed acute care beds
• 212 licensed long-term care beds
• 7,500 employees
• 1,000 physicians
• 63 specialties
• 540,000 residents
• We cover 14,667 square miles – about the size of Vermont and Delaware combined.
• Munson Healthcare Home Health and Munson Healthcare Hospice serve 29 counties.

• Balance – Get out on the water, in the woods, on the trails or around town
• Opportunity – Be a part of northern Michigan’s leading healthcare team with opportunities for personal and professional growth throughout the healthcare system
• Flexibility – A career that can change as your life changes
• Teamwork – Our people make Munson Healthcarea great placeto work!

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