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
- Malpractice coverage
